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What year was the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) established?
Which organization merged with the Ground Water Wing of Geological Survey of India in 1972 to form CGWB?
Which ministry oversees the Central Ground Water Board?
What is the primary responsibility of the Central Ground Water Board?
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Why was water trading in the news recently?
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What are Water Reuse Certificates (WRCs) under the water trading mechanism?
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What initiative did Water.org start to address the barrier of affordable financing for safe water and sanitation?
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Which organization is a global nonprofit working to bring water and sanitation to the world?
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What is the objective of the National Water Awards launched in 2018?
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Which water quality standards are commonly used to assess water quality according to the text?
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What can water users holding Water Recycling Credits (WRCs) do in the market?
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What committee noted improvements in Water Quality Standards (WQS) of Yamuna according to the text?
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Which region in India is predicted to experience critically low groundwater availability by 2025?
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What percentage of assessment units in India accounts for 'Critical' units with groundwater extraction between 90-100%?
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Which country is the world's largest user of groundwater, exceeding the use of the United States and China combined?
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What happens when the water table in a given aquifer consistently drops below the well depth?
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What percentage of total recharge-worthy area of the country do 'Safe' units (GW extraction less than 70%) account for?
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In which region in India have some areas already passed the groundwater depletion tipping point?
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Study Notes
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
- Established in 1972 after the merger of the Ground Water Wing of Geological Survey of India
- Overseen by the Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Primary responsibility is to develop and manage the groundwater resources in the country
Water Trading Mechanism
- Water Reuse Certificates (WRCs) allow water users to trade and reuse water
- Water users holding Water Recycling Credits (WRCs) can trade them in the market
- Water trading was in the news due to the water trading mechanism
Global Water Initiatives
- Water.org launched an initiative to address the barrier of affordable financing for safe water and sanitation
- Water.org is a global nonprofit working to bring water and sanitation to the world
National Water Awards
- Launched in 2018 with the objective of promoting excellence in water management
- The National Committee on the Rejuvenation of River Yamuna noted improvements in Water Quality Standards (WQS) of Yamuna
Water Quality Standards
- Water quality is assessed using standards such as the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
- The National Water Awards recognize excellence in water management
Groundwater Availability
- The North China Plain region in India is predicted to experience critically low groundwater availability by 2025
- 34% of assessment units in India are 'Critical' units with groundwater extraction between 90-100%
- 65% of total recharge-worthy area of the country accounts for 'Safe' units (GW extraction less than 70%)
Global Groundwater Use
- India is the world's largest user of groundwater, exceeding the use of the United States and China combined
- When the water table in a given aquifer consistently drops below the well depth, it can lead to land subsidence and saltwater intrusion
- Some areas in the Indo-Gangetic Plain region in India have already passed the groundwater depletion tipping point
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Learn about the establishment and functions of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana. Understand its genesis in 1970 and merger with the Ground Water Wing of Geological Survey of India in 1972. Explore how it plays a vital role in managing, exploring, monitoring, and regulating groundwater resources.
