CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of NHPC Limited) has signed MOU with Govt. of Rajasthan on 24.08.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is constructing seven new dams in Kishtwar, a region of dense forest in India-administered Kashmir – Bursar Dam (800 MW), Pakal Dul (1000 MW), Kwar Dam (540 MW), Kiru Dam (624 MW), Kirthai-I (390 MW), Kirthai II (930 MW), and Ratle Hydroelectric project (930 MW).

Detailed explanation-3: -To harness the hydroelectric potential of River Chenab state government started construction of 900 MW Baglihar Hydro electric Power Project at Chanderkote. Ist phase of 450 MWs has been commissioned with a cost of 5827 Crore.

Detailed explanation-4: -Salal Dam (Hindi: Salāl Bāndh), also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Jammu and Kashmir. It was the first hydropower project built by India in Jammu and Kashmir under the Indus Water Treaty regime.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pakal Dul HE Project (1000MW) is under active construction after river diversion was carried out. The project will generate 3230 MWs annually and expected to be completed by July 2025, the spokesman said.