CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has launched the 1st National Project “Upper Bhadra Scheme” in Karnataka?
A
Srujana
B
Nataraj Kumar
C
Basavaraj Bommai
D
Sudharshan Reddy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2021, the Union Jal Shakti Ministry gave its nod to grant a national tag to Upper Bhadra Project with an estimated investment of Rs 16,125 crore. This was after the Central Water Commission had approved the status for the project.

Detailed explanation-2: -The benefits derived from the reservoir storage are irrigation with gross irrigation potential of 162,818 hectares (402,330 acres), hydro power generation of 39.2 MW (three powerhouses, located on the right and left bank main canals), drinking water supply and industrial use.

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