The Indus Water Treaty was signed by India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960 to determine the distribution of the waters of the Indus and its tributaries. But what is a river system, and which rivers form the Indus River system? The 64-year-old Indus Water Treaty is again in the news amid India’s push to renegotiate […]
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Finance Minister announced that a ‘Makhana Board’ will be set up in Bihar. Often called the ‘Black Diamond,’. Makhana is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product.
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PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the inter-state Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on 25th December. Why was this project needed?
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West flowing rivers of India mostly drains into Arabian Sea, traversing through unique geological formations like rift valleys, Narmada, Tapti,.
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How much water does India have? Here is what Central Water Commission found. “Assessment of Water Resources of India 2024”
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Soils in India are classified into Alluvial, Red, Black, Laterite, Arid, Saline, Peaty and montane soils. Erosion and water logging are primary problems.