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Kameng River

In News  The Kameng river is changing colour which has turned black and muddy. About It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district. Called Jia Bhorelli in Assam. It is a lifeline for many and has its source in a glacial lake near the Nyegi Kangsang, one of […]

Adi Shankaracharya

In News The Prime Minister unveiled a 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath, where the acharya is believed to have attained samadhi at the age of 32 in the ninth century. About Reincarnation of Lord Shiva: He is called as a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. The Adi Shankara story: is a remarkable saga of […]

Salem Nanjudaiah Subba Rao

In News Recently, Veteran Gandhian leader Salem Nanjundaiah Subba Rao died in Jaipur after a prolonged illness. About Early Life: Born in Bengaluru Entered politics at the age of 13 when he was arrested for joining protests on Quit India day in 1942.  Subba Rao went on to join the Seva Dal. Mr Rao was […]

Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project

In News Recently, the Power Minister inaugurated the diversion of the Marusudar River of Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project.  About Constructed on: River Marusudar, a tributary of Chenab in district Kishtwar of UT of J & K.  Installed Capacity: 1000 MW  Annual Energy Generation will be 3230 MU. Agency Name: Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited, a […]

Zuari Bridge

In News The new Zuari bridge is expected to be ready by September 2022. About The bridge project will serve as an expressway between Panaji and Margao, over the Zuari river.  Image Courtesy: TOI Zuari river The Zuari River is the largest river in the state of Goa, India.  It is a tidal river that […]

SCO’s Protocol on Trafficking

In News Recently, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in its 19th meet (of Prosecutors General) held in New Delhi, adopted a protocol to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating the growing menace of human trafficking, especially women and children.  What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking involves recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, […]

Mandakini River

In Context The Mandakini river is becoming more and more polluted every day. About Mandakini river The river is also called Paisuani in Government records and Survey of India map.  Origin: It originates from the hills of Khillora near Pindra village, Majhagawan in district Satna (Madhya Pradesh) and travels 39km, before reaching Sati Anusuiya Ashram […]

Ganga Utsav 2021

In Context  National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) celebrates 4th November as Ganga Utsav every year to mark the anniversary of the announcement of River Ganga as the ‘National River’ on 4th November 2008. Since 2016, every year the National Mission for Clean Ganga has been celebrating Ganga Utsav on November 4. About  Ganga Utsav […]

National Unity Day

In News Since 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)  has been observed across the country on the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October.  About the Day National Unity Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the […]

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