Notes and Study material for Exams
Karnataka and Power are associated with each other for more than a century. Presently about 2 crore installations are connected with the state grid. karnataka have achieved more than 95% electrification of households and a balance of about 39 remote villages are to be electrified. The power demand of the state is constantly increasing along … Read more
Alaknanda : The Alaknanda rises at the confluence and feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak Glaciers in Uttarakhand. It meets the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag after flowing for approx. 229 km through the Alaknanda valley. Its main tributaries are the Mandakini, Nandakini, and Pindar rivers. The Alaknanda system drains parts of Chamoli, Tehri, … Read more
Energy Management When it comes to energy saving, energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling, and conserving energy in a building or organization. Typically this involves the following steps: Metering your energy consumption and collecting the data. Finding opportunities to save energy, and estimating how much energy each opportunity could save. You would typically … Read more
Natural & Power Resources of Madhya Pradesh Mineral resources Minerals in Madhya Pradesh occur in abundance in its several districts. The state of Madhya is said to have a favourable geotectonic setting that accommodates every episode of mineralisation the earth has experienced. It includes the occurrences of almost all varieties of minerals required as industrial … Read more
Road: MP’s performance in utilization of PMGSY funds during XI Plan has been widely appreciated but adequate funds were not provided on the pretext of PMGSY guidelines. State has been able to provided road connectivity to all villages as per the guidelines in short period as compare to other states. To meet the goal of … Read more
Dams History and extent of Dams in India India’s first dam is the Kallanai built on the Cauvery river by King Karikalan of the Chola dynasty around 2,000 years ago. The dam, which is still functional and irrigates millions of acres, spans 329 m in length and 20 m in width. However, it was only … Read more
Electric power plant Electricity is produced at a an electric power plant. Some fuel source, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or Nuclear Energy produces heat. The heat is used to boil water to create steam. The steam under high pressure is used to spin a turbine. The spinning turbine interacts with a … Read more
Project River State 56. Damodar Valley Project Damodar West Bengal & Jharkhand. It includes Maithon & Tilaiya Dam on Barakar river in Bihar, Konar … Read more
The Mighty Guardians: A Deep Dive into India’s Dams India, a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, is also home to a vast network of dams, silent giants that play a crucial role in the nation’s socio-economic development. These structures, often towering over the rivers they tame, are more than just concrete and steel; … Read more
India’s Journey Towards Ozone Layer Protection: A Balancing Act of Development and Sustainability The ozone layer, a fragile shield in the Earth’s stratosphere, plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth. However, human activities, particularly the release of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), have threatened this vital layer, … Read more