Jiadhal River

Why in news?

• Excessive rainfall, caused by changing climate, has triggered unprecedented shifts in the course of the Jiadhal river.

About 

• The Jiadhal River is a northern sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam.
• The river originates from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Jiadhal river flows through the Dhemaji district of Assam and takes the name of Kumotiya Riverfrom Gogamukh.
• The river finally joinsSubansiri river, a major tributary of Brahmaputra River.
• Jiadhal River is known as ‘Sorrow of Dhemaji’for the heavy damage caused by annual flood and erosion.

Lake Kariba

Why in news?

• Water levels at Lake Kariba have dropped to just 13.52% of its capacity because of the latest El Niño drought.

About

• Lake Karibais the world’s largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume.
• Location:It was formed by damming the Zambezi River in the Kariba Gorge in central Africa.
  • It lies 1,300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Islands: The lake has several islands, including Maaze Island, Chete Island, Sekula, Sampa Karuma, Fothergill, Spurwing, Bed Island etc.

Thiruvalluvar

Why in news?

• Establishment of Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres globally proposed in a political manifesto.

About Thiruvalluvar

• Thiruvalluvar was a celebrated Tamil poet and scholar .
  • He is a venerated figure in Tamil culture.
• The historicity of Thiruvalluvar is uncertain.
• The period during which he lived is debated, as is his religious affiliation. Some accounts place him in the 3rd or 4th century CE; others date him to around 500 years later, in the 8th or 9th century.
• He has been identified as both a Hindu and a Jain sage, while Dravidian groups consider him as a saint with no religious identifiers except his Dravidian roots.
• Works : He is best known as the author of ‘Tirukkural’, a collection of couplets on matters like ethics, politics, economics and love.
  • Tirukkural is considered one of the greatest works in Tamil literature.
  • He has influenced a wide range of scholars through the years in disciplines like ethics, politics, economics, philosophy and spirituality.