Context:
The government authorities have detained two anti-dam activists protesting against the Upper Siang Hydroelectric project.
Upper Siang project:
- A significant hydropower project on the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Type – Run-of-the-river hydroelectric project with a dam.
- Project Developer – NHPC (public sector Hydropower Company), North Eastern Electric Power.
- Components – Includes a large dam, underground powerhouses, and extensive tunnelling systems.
- Objectives – To boost India’s hydroelectric capacity and providing a substantial amount of renewable energy.
Siang River:
- Also known as – Dihang River and Yarlung Tsangpo
- Location – Arunachal Pradesh.
- Part of – Brahmaputra River system
- Originates in the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet
Source: The Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang
2. Kameng
3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
