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Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project

What is the News? The rescue operations are still undergoing in Uttarakhand from a Tapovam tunnel located at the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydro project.  Facts: Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant is a 520 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project(See image). It was constructed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited(NTPC) on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. The power plant… Continue reading Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project

Link between Dam and Natural disasters – Explained Pointwise

Table of contents: What is Dam? How dams are aiding disasters? Dams aided disasters in the past Vulnerability of Indian dams Government Initiatives to improve dam safety Suggestions to make dams disaster-resilient Rishiganga dam in Uttarakhand was recently destroyed by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and intensified the GLOF in the region. This is not… Continue reading Link between Dam and Natural disasters – Explained Pointwise

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 6th, 2023

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 6th, 2023

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 7th, 2023

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 7th, 2023

Who Tunnels Through A Sinking Town?

Source: The post is based on the article “Who Tunnels Through A Sinking Town?” published in The Times of India on 7th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About the construction work in the Himalayan region. News: The Himalayan town Joshimath is under tremendous stress, and a portion of it… Continue reading Who Tunnels Through A Sinking Town?

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2021

Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2021

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 11, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools TIFAC launches SAKSHAM Portal and Seaweed Mission US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)” Centre’s Powers under “Section 69A of IT Act” Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project Low conviction… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 11, 2021

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