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Rapid Expansion of Himalayan Glacial Lakes
For Prelims: National Green Tribunal (NGT), glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), EWS, Hindu Kush Himalayas, Synthetic-Aperture Radar...
11 Dec 2024 Water Resources
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India’s Ancient Water Harvesting System
For Prelims: Sri Krishna Devaraya, Nallamala Hills, Eastern Ghats, Kuruma Tribe, Baoli, Kuhls, Shompen Tribe, Great Nicobar Islands, Dholavira,...
09 Dec 2024 Water Resources
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Making Water Management Effective in India
This editorial is based on “A holistic approach to water conservation” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 05/12/2024.The...
06 Dec 2024 Water Resources
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Groundwater Subsidence in California
Source: Nature Recently, a study reveals that California’s San Joaquin Valley has been sinking at a record pace due to overpumping...
06 Dec 2024 Water Resources
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India and the High Seas Treaty
For Prelims: High Seas Treaty, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Exclusive Economic Zones, Sustainable Development Goals, Ocean...
28 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Source: PIB The Ministry of Jal Shakti during the 8th India Water Week-2024 launched the “Bhu-Neer” portal, a significant...
23 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Global Decline in Freshwater Reserves
For Prelims: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, World Meteorological Organization, El Niño, Wetlands, Waterborne diseases,...
22 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Source: TH Recently, the Fisheries Department plans to develop the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands as a tuna export hub. The...
19 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Source: TH Three bodies found floating in Manipur's Barak River, in Jiribam district, are believed to be victims of the ongoing violence in...
18 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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58th Meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga
Source: PIB The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved several pivotal projects aimed at Ganga...
16 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Urbanisation and Industrialisation Depleting Groundwater
For Prelims: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), India Meteorological Department (IMD), PMKSY, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) For...
07 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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New Guidelines for Import of Seaweeds
Source: TH Recently, the Centre issued the 'Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India' to support the import of high-quality seed materials...
01 Nov 2024 Water Resources
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Addressing India's Looming Water Crisis
This editorial is based on “A major new report makes the case for water as a global common good” which was published in The Indian...
21 Oct 2024 Water Resources
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Hirakud Dam Canal System Renovation
Source: TH Why in News? The six-decade-old canal system connected to Odisha's Hirakud Dam is set for a major renovation. This...
07 Oct 2024 Water Resources
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MP-Rajasthan MoU on PKC-ERCP Link Project
For Prelims: Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Linking Project, Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), National Perspective Plan for Interlinking...
03 Oct 2024 Water Resources
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Arctic Sea Ice Impact on Indian Monsoon
For Prelims: India's monsoon pattern, Western disturbances, Arctic Sea ice melting, El Niño and La Niña For Mains: Significance of...
17 Sep 2024 Water Resources
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For Prelims: La Niña, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the eastern Pacific, trade winds, climate change, National Oceanic and...
13 Sep 2024 Water Resources
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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
Source: PIB Recently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative from Surat, Gujarat. It focuses on...
10 Sep 2024 Water Resources
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For Prelims: Dambur Dam, Gumti River, Transboundary rivers between India and Bangladesh, National Perspective Plan for Interlinking Rivers, Kosi...
28 Aug 2024 Water Resources
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National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme
For Prelims: Tawang, Dibang Valley, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOFs), South Lhonak Lake, Centre...
24 Aug 2024 Water Resources
