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Cauvery River
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India
Why in news
Jul 2026
The tribunal authority upheld Karnataka's release order to Tamil Nadu, while Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir proposal kept the dispute alive.
Key facts
- The tribunal authority upheld Karnataka's release order to Tamil Nadu, while Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir proposal kept the dispute alive.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Asked in UPSC
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cauvery River in the news?
Jul 2026: The tribunal authority upheld Karnataka's release order to Tamil Nadu, while Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir proposal kept the dispute alive.
Why is Cauvery River important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Last updated: 2026-10-09