UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 May 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TOI Context: A report by Haryana’s irrigation department confirms that illegal sand mining in Sonipat has diverted the Yamuna’s natural course, violating NGT orders and environmental laws. About Yamuna River: Location: Originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 4,421 meters in the Himalayas. States it Flows …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 March 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: IT Context: Delhi has introduced solar-hybrid river cruises on the Yamuna River, covering a 22 km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, to boost eco-friendly tourism and connectivity. The initiative reduces carbon emissions, promotes green energy solutions, and enhances sustainable urban mobility in the capital. About Yamuna River: Origin: The Yamuna originates from the …
Source: IE Context: The Yamuna River in Delhi is facing high ammonia levels, leading to a political row between the Delhi government and the Haryana government. About Ammonia Contamination in Yamuna River: What is the Issue? The Yamuna River, has been experiencing alarmingly high ammonia levels, particularly during the winter months. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has reported that ammonia levels often exceed the permissible limit …
GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Conservation related issues. Context: River activists have demanded prompt measures to save the Yamuna river. Demands by activists: Construct the Rubber check dam downstream of the Taj Mahal. Revisit the 1994 Yamuna water distribution agreement to ensure a larger share of Yamuna water for Agra and Mathura. Frame a …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Pollution related issues. Context: Water supply was disrupted in parts of Delhi once again when ammonia levels in the Yamuna river remained high on 16th April. The concentration of ammonia in the river was 7.4 ppm (parts per million), seven times the level of around 1 ppm that the …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. Yamuna river pollution: Context: According to estimates made by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi generates 3,800 million litres of sewage per day. NMCG is looking into ways to prevent this. Background: The over 1,300-km-long Yamuna is among the most polluted rivers …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. Delhi’s Yamuna Context: In what has become a repeat occurrence in the city, a layer of froth was seen floating over parts of the Yamuna river near Kalindi Kunj recently, with Chhath devotees standing in toxic foam-laden water to offer prayers. The froth is a …
