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 … Continue reading
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Protected Area Permit (PAP)
What is it?: PAP is an official permission required by foreign nationals to visit certain sensitive and protected areas in India. Governing Orders: Regulated under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, and the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963. Purpose: National … Continue reading
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