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The Padma Barrage

Source: THSubject: Mapping Context: Bangladesh has officially signed off on the construction of the Tk 50,443 crore (₹39,170 crore) Padma barrage to combat seasonal water scarcity and assert lower-riparian control over its water resources. The Padma Barrage About The Padma Barrage: What It Is? The Padma barrage is a massive, planned transboundary water-management structure designed …

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India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996)

Source: TOI Subject: International Relations Context: Senior officials from the Union Jal Shakti Ministry visited Farakka Barrage as the India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996) is set to expire in December 2026, ahead of renewal talks. About India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996): What it is? A bilateral treaty governing the sharing of Ganga (Ganges) …

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Kunar River

Source: FP Context: India has announced support for Afghanistan’s plan to build a dam on the Kunar River, marking a major geopolitical shift that could intensify Pakistan’s water scarcity. About Kunar River: What it is? The Kunar River, known as the Chitral River in Pakistan, is a transboundary river flowing through the Hindu Kush mountains, …

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