For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Ken-Betwa river interlinking project3 What is the National River Linking Project (NRLP)?4 What is the rationale behind interlinking of rivers?5 Are there previous examples of river-linking in India?6 What are the advantages of Interlinking of Rivers?7 What are the issues/challenges in Interlinking of Rivers?8 What is the way… Continue reading Interlinking of Rivers Project in India – Explained, Pointwise
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“Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Sardar Sarovar Dam:4 Water Management Initiatives that helped to harness water for the Dam: What is the News? Sardar Sarovar Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, for the first time in history, the dam has been filled with Narmada water. About Sardar Sarovar Dam:… Continue reading “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
“Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has formed a committee to investigate the alleged violation of norms in the construction of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. The NGT has also directed the panel to submit a report on or before July 5. About Mekedatu Project: Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir… Continue reading “Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Key Findings of the study:5 How did mercury reach the water bodies of Greenland?6 Significance of this study: What is the News? According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, Greenland’s glacial meltwaters have unusually high levels of mercury. About the study: Researchers from the Florida… Continue reading High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Sypnosis: An International team conducted a study to understand the impact of Groundwater depletion on Cropping Intensity in India. Contents1 About the study:2 Impact on Cropping Intensity:3 Alternative Sources of Irrigation:4 Reasons for Groundwater Depletion in India:5 Way Forward: About the study: The International team studied the impact of groundwater depletion on cropping intensity in… Continue reading Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
Synopsis –The Ken-Betwa link project raised serious concerns about the project’s benefits and the massive environmental impact it would have. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is KEN-Betwa Project?3 Advantage of Interlining of Ken-Betwa Rivers-4 Concern related to the project5 Way forward- Introduction- On World Water Day (March 22nd), MP and UP signed a tripartite agreement with the… Continue reading Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
“Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study
What is the News? According to a study by the National Institute of Oceanography(NIO), Chilika lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal. About Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lake located in the State of Odisha. A narrow spit separates it from the Bay of Bengal. Click Here to… Continue reading “Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study
Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the spread of another pandemic through the water. Thus, it requires an effective mechanism for water conservation. Contents1 Background:2 How the virus spreads through contaminated water?3 Need for water conservation in India4 Is there any clean… Continue reading Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ken-Betwa Link Project:3 Concerns:4 About National River Linking Project(NRLP): What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project(KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan… Continue reading What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
