Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
The 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh, signed in December 1996, to share the Ganga’s, water during the lean season (January 1–May 31). The treaty is scheduled to expire in December 2026. Why such an … Continue reading
Tropical Monsoon Intra-seasonal Oscillation and Mid-latitude Oscillation
Tropical Monsoon Intra-seasonal Oscillation Tropical monsoon intra-seasonal oscillation (ISO), often called the Monsoon Intraseasonal Oscillation (MISO) or Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation (BSISO), drives active and break phases in Indian summer monsoon rainfall. This oscillation features eastward and northward propagation of … Continue reading
Bengal Florican
The Bengal florican, also called Bengal bustard, is a bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam. A small population is also present in Nepal. Major Threats Habitat Loss (Grasslands) Collision with a power transmission line Protection Status … Continue reading