JSA II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign

The Jal Shakti Abhiyan II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign was recently launched in New Delhi. The campaign was launched by National Water Mission. It was launched under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan. About the Campaign The Campaign focuses on water conservation and rainwater ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Aquifer • awareness campaign • campaign • Catch the rain • Jal Shakti • Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) • National Water mission • Public Awareness Campaign • Water conservation

Harvesting Water from Air

Context in Current Affairs: A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a method for harvesting water from humid air. About the Method This method involves spraying a sponge-like porous polymeric material on a normal printer paper. As per the researchers, this method can also be used in underwater hulls ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: IIT Guwahati • innovation • Water • Water conservation • Water scarcity

Second National Water Awards: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Rajasthan secure top positions

On November 11, 2020, the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu announced the second National Water Awards. Tamil Nadu won the first place followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan at second and third places respectively. Key Highlights Mizoram bagged the top most position under the special category. Categories The National Water Awards in 2020 has included several categories ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Environment Current Affairs

Topics: national water awards • Tamil Nadu • urban local body • Water conservation

Australia-India Water Centre inaugurated

Australia-India Water Centre (AIWC) has been inaugurated in a virtual event. This Water Centre is led by IIT Guwahati from Indian side and University of Western Sydney from the Australian side. Along with this, the centre has 21 partners from India and Australia. Australia India Water Centre (AIWC) Dan Tehan, Education Minister, Australia and Jal ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: Climate change • IIT Guwahati • India-Australia • Water conservation • Water security

India-UK Water Partnership Forum discuss on water conservation

The India-UK Water Partnership Forum was recently held. The forum discussed on developing water infrastructure in India. The countries linked Memorandum of Understanding between Ganga and British waters. Highlights The forum also discussed Namami Gange Programme, Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission. It showcased the investment and business opportunities in the Indian water sector. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: Ground Water • India-UK • Jal Jeevan mission • MGNREGA • Namami Gange • Water conservation