Contents1 Introduction2 Types of Mines in India3 About the MMDR Bill 20214 Salient provisions of the MMDR Bill 20215 Concerns with the MMDR Bill 20216 Advantages of the MMDR Bill 20217 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Bill,2021. The MMDR Bill 2021… Continue reading Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Tag: GEOG_5
116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) in New Delhi. They will discuss water sharing issues and address each other’s concerns with the Indus Water Treaty. About Permanent Indus Commission(PIC): The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan. It… Continue reading 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Catch the Rain Campaign:3 Key activities under the Catch the Rain Campaign:4 About World Water Day: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign on World Water Day. About Catch the Rain Campaign: Catch the Rain is a Jan Andolan… Continue reading PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Helium:3 Applications of Helium:4 Helium Exporting Countries:5 India’s Helium Imports: What is the News? India imports the majority of helium for its domestic needs. However, the U.S appears to cut off exports of helium from 2021. Hence, the Indian industry may have to find an alternative. About Helium: Helium… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Mines). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. The Act seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This act regulates the mining sector in India. Salient… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rule Curve?3 About Mullaperiyar Dam:4 Why Controversy over Mullaperiyar dam then? What is the News? The Supreme Court orders the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to give information on the ‘rule curve’ for the Mullaperiyar dam. It also directed the Supervisory Committee to issue directions or take steps to… Continue reading SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
What is the news? The Central Government reconstitutes an advisory committee for studying the mythical Saraswati river for the next two years. The earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. About the Advisory Committee on Saraswati River: The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) had first set up the Advisory Committee for the Study of the River Saraswati… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
China’s plans for new dams on Brahmaputra River- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the China’s plan for dams 3 Why is China developing dams on the Brahmaputra?4 About Brahmaputra river5 Importance of Brahmaputra to India6 Rules or statutes governing Brahmaputra water sharing7 Impacts of China’s Dams on India8 Challenges in bilateral Cooperation on dam construction9 Suggestions for India10 Conclusion Introduction The Chinese government’s new five-year plan(2021-2025)… Continue reading China’s plans for new dams on Brahmaputra River- Explained, Pointwise
China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
What is the news? Chinese Government approves dam-building on Brahmaputra river under its draft of the New Five year plan (2021-2025). What does the five-year plan provide? The New Five-year plan approves the dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river. The river is also known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet.… Continue reading China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
“M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand
Why in News? The Rajasthan government has brought a policy on manufactured sand (M-sand). It will provide an industry status to the units producing manufactured sand for construction work. It will reduce the dependence on riverbed sand. Facts: What is Manufactured Sand(M-Sand)? Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction. It… Continue reading “M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand
