Brahmaputra River
Northeastern India
Why in news
Jul 2026
The river and its basin were named priority areas under the extended River Basin Management scheme, including flood protection for Majuli Island. Record flooding along this river devastated Assam, with the Brahmaputra Board under scrutiny over flood management.
Apr 2026
The river and its basin were named priority areas under the extended River Basin Management scheme, including flood protection for Majuli Island. Record flooding along this river devastated Assam, with the Brahmaputra Board under scrutiny over flood management.
Key facts
- The river and its basin were named priority areas under the extended River Basin Management scheme, including flood protection for Majuli Island.
- Record flooding along this river devastated Assam, with the Brahmaputra Board under scrutiny over flood management.
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
2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brahmaputra River in the news?
Apr 2026: The river and its basin were named priority areas under the extended River Basin Management scheme, including flood protection for Majuli Island. Record flooding along this river devastated Assam, with the Brahmaputra Board under scrutiny over flood management. Jul 2026: The river and its basin were named priority areas under the extended River Basin Management scheme, including flood protection for Majuli Island. Record flooding along this river devastated Assam, with the Brahmaputra Board under scrutiny over flood management.
Why is Brahmaputra 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