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Ganga Water Treaty is "flawed" and needs updating, says Bangladesh river expert
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Ganga Water Treaty is "flawed" and needs updating, says Bangladesh river expert
A Bangladesh river expert has called for revising the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty.
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A Bangladeshi river expert has said the Ganga Water Treaty is flawed and needs to be updated.
The treaty between India and Bangladesh was signed in December 1996 for 30 years and governs the sharing of Ganga waters at the Farakka Barrage.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- Ganga Water Treaty
- Farakka
- Bangladesh
- water sharing
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Prelims
- Ganga Water Treaty, Farakka, Bangladesh, water sharing
Mains
Use as an example in GA answers (GS-II: International Relations; India-Bangladesh).
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Consider the following statements about the India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty:
- It was signed in December 1996.
- It governs the sharing of Ganga waters at the Farakka Barrage.
- It was concluded for a period of 30 years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
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Answer: C — The correct answer is All three. The treaty was signed in December 1996 for 30 years and covers the sharing of Ganga waters at the Farakka Barrage.
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