3 September 2026

India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty renewal

The Ganga Water Treaty is a specific, named bilateral agreement involving India's neighborhood and critical water-sharing issues that directly impact federal relations between the Union and states like Bihar.

Questions

1. Discuss the challenges in managing transboundary water resources in South Asia, with specific reference to the need for balancing national development goals with international treaty obligations. 150 words
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2. The renewal of long-standing bilateral water-sharing agreements requires a multi-stakeholder approach to ensure equitable distribution. In the context of India's federal structure, analyze the role of inter-ministerial consultations in addressing regional concerns while maintaining a coherent national foreign policy. 250 words
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Prelims

1. The Ganga Water Treaty, which is currently under discussion for renewal, was originally signed in which year?

   1. A 1996
   2. B 1971
   3. C 2006
   4. D 1986