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India Rejects Hague Order on Indus Waters Treaty Why in the News ? India has rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions. New Delhi maintains that its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains valid. India’s Stand on the Arbitration …
Read MoreIndia Reaffirms Indus Treaty Stand At United Nations Security Council Why in the News ? At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India rejected Pakistan’s remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and reiterated that the Treaty will remain in abeyance until cross-border terrorism ceases. India also reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral …
Read MoreGreen Panel Clears Dulhasti-II Amid Indus Treaty Pause Why in the News? The Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river, amid India putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and fast-tracking hydel projects in the Indus basin. This decision highlights the growing …
Read MoreSawalkote Dam Clearance Revived Amid Strategic Push Why in the News ? The stalled Sawalkote hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir is under review by the Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental clearance. With the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the project is being prioritised as a strategic asset …
Read MoreIndus Waters Treaty Suspension: Correcting Historical Blunders Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? India has decided to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) into abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, citing Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border militancy. This marks …
Read MoreBharat Rejects Arbitration Court on Indus Treaty Why in News ? Bharat (India) has dismissed a recent “supplemental award” by a Court of Arbitration over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects, calling it illegal and Pakistan-sponsored. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. About India’s Objection to Arbitration …
Read MoreSHADOW OVER INDUS WATER TREATY Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a long-standing water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, has historically survived three wars between the two countries. However, the recent Pahalgam terror attack has …
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