· Location: Dimna Lake is an artificial reservoir located near Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, at the foothills of the Dalma Hills. River Basin: It is associated with the Swarnarekha River system. Purpose: The reservoir is an important source of water supply for Jamshedpur. Dalma Hills: The lake lies close to the Dalma Wildlife…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 27 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 27 August 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Koshi River
· Origin: The Koshi River system originates in the Himalayas of Tibet and Nepal and is formed by several major tributaries. Major Tributaries: The three major tributaries traditionally associated with the upper Koshi system are Sun Koshi, Arun and Tamor. Confluence: These rivers converge in eastern Nepal to form the Koshi…
Bhote Koshi River & Lhende River
Bhote Koshi River: A Himalayan river associated with Tibet (China) and Nepal and forms part of the Koshi river system. Lhende Khola: A smaller Himalayan stream/tributary in Rasuwa district of Nepal, near the Nepal–China border. River Relationship: Lhende Khola joins the Bhote Koshi, making it important in understanding the recent flash-flood event. Koshi River System:…
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