Bedti-Varada river inter-linking DPR ready: Centre
IN NEWS: Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that the Bedti-Varada interlinking project’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) is ready with the Ministry.
About Bedti-Varada River Interlinking Project:
Envisaged in: 1992
1.Objective:
a)To transfer water from the Bedti river, known for its surplus water, to the Varada river, which faces water scarcity.
b)This is intended to provide irrigation and drinking water to arid regions in Haveri, Gadag, Koppal, and Raichur districts.
2.Proposed Dams:
a)A dam at Hirevadatti in Gadag district.
b) A dam on the Pattanahalla river at Menasagoda in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district.
BEDTI RIVER |
Mahadayi tribunal gets 1-year extension
IN NEWS: The Union jal shakti Ministry has extended the tenure of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal for one year with effect from August 16.
About the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT):
1.Constituted Under: Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
2.Year of Establishment: 2010
3.Reason: To resolve the water-sharing dispute over the Mahadayi (also called Mandovi) River among the riparian states:
a)Goa
b)Karnataka
c)Maharashtra
4.Dispute Overview:Karnataka seeks to divert water from Mahadayi to the Malaprabha basin (Kalasa-Banduri Nala project) to meet drinking water needs in Hubballi-Dharwad and surrounding areas.
Goa opposed the project, citing ecological damage and reduced flow.
5. Tribunal’s 2018 final award:
a)Karnataka: ~13.42 TMC
b)Goa: ~24 TMC
c)Maharashtra: ~1.33 TMC
Mahadayi/ Mandovi River: c) Tributaries: Kalasa, Banduri, Mapusa, Ragada, Nanuz, Valvoti, Nerul, St. Inez Creek, Dudhsagar, Kotrachi Nadi, and Rio de Ourém. |
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Mahadayi tribunal gets 1-year extension
IN NEWS: The Union jal shakti Ministry has extended the tenure of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal for one year with effect from August 16.
About the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT):
1.Constituted Under: Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
2.Year of Establishment: 2010
3.Reason: To resolve the water-sharing dispute over the Mahadayi (also called Mandovi) River among the riparian states:
a)Goa
b)Karnataka
c)Maharashtra
4.Dispute Overview:Karnataka seeks to divert water from Mahadayi to the Malaprabha basin (Kalasa-Banduri Nala project) to meet drinking water needs in Hubballi-Dharwad and surrounding areas.
Goa opposed the project, citing ecological damage and reduced flow.
5. Tribunal’s 2018 final award:
a)Karnataka: ~13.42 TMC
b)Goa: ~24 TMC
c)Maharashtra: ~1.33 TMC
Mahadayi/ Mandovi River: c) Tributaries: Kalasa, Banduri, Mapusa, Ragada, Nanuz, Valvoti, Nerul, St. Inez Creek, Dudhsagar, Kotrachi Nadi, and Rio de Ourém. Malaprabha River: |
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Context: Uber, in partnership with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), introduced India’s first dedicated Uber Black pickup zones
Location: Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), enhancing the premium travel experience for passengers at both Terminal 1& Terminal 2.
World Elephant Day 2025
1.World Elephant Day: August 12
2.Founded in: 2012,by Patricia Sims (Canadian filmmaker) and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation (Thailand)
3.Celebration 2025 Venue: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
4.Asian Elephant IUCN Status: Endangered
5.Organisers: MoEF&CC & Tamil Nadu Forest Department
6.India Holds 60% of Global Wild Elephant Population
7.Karnataka has the highest elephant population in India. According to the 2023 census : Specifically, the Bandipur Tiger Reserve has the highest number of elephants within the state, with 1,116 elephants and a density of 0.96 elephants per square kilometer.
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