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Sone River
Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Why in news
Jul 2026
Bihar and Jharkhand signed a new agreement to share this river's water, 53 years after the Bansagar pact.
Key facts
- Bihar and Jharkhand signed a new pact to share the Sone's waters, 53 years after the Bansagar agreement.
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
2008, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sone River in the news?
Jul 2026: Bihar and Jharkhand signed a new agreement to share this river's water, 53 years after the Bansagar pact.
Why is Sone 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