In Newstown
Farakka
Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India
Why in news
Sep 2026
The 30-year India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty signed on December 12, 1996 expired, with a confrontation brewing in Bihar over its terms.
Key facts
- The 30-year India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty signed on December 12, 1996 expired, with a confrontation brewing in Bihar over its terms.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): regional development themes.
Asked in UPSC
1997
Frequently asked questions
Why is Farakka in the news?
Sep 2026: The 30-year India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty signed on December 12, 1996 expired, with a confrontation brewing in Bihar over its terms.
Why is Farakka important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): regional development themes.
Last updated: 2026-10-09