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Cauvery Water Management Authority brought under the Jal Shakti Ministry
The central government brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority and other river boards under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. About the Move The centre recently brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. All the ..
Earthquakes near Dams
The incidence of seismic activity near dams and the government’s preparations to tackle them were recently discussed in the Lok Sabha. Reservoir-induced Seismicity It is a type of induced seismicity- a phenomenon of earthquake triggered by large dams. When the ..
National Aquifer Mapping Programme: Plans developed for 11.8 lakh sq km
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry Jal Shakti replied in Lok Sabha that out of 25 lakh square kilo metre of mappable area, plans for 11.8 lakh square km area have been developed. Highlights The Ministry also informed that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Ganga Amantran Abhiyan
National Mission for Clean Ganga which functions under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation-Ministry of Jal Shakti organised its flagship rafting and kayaking expedition programme called “Ganga Amantran Abhiyan”. The exploratory open-water rafting programme was organised ..
“Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga
On March 14, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga organized “Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” (GAA). The GAA is an open-water rafting and kayaking expedition in Ganga river. Highlights The expedition is conducted between Devprayag and Ganga Sagar. Devprayag is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Atal Bhujal Yojana: GoI and World Bank signed loan agreement of 450 million USD
On February 17, 2020, the World Bank and the Government of India signed a loan agreement to support the national programme that aims on strengthening ground water institutions and also arrest the depletion of ground water resources. Highlights The project ..