Treaties Flashcards
Treaty: Indus Waters Treaty
Front: What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan about?
he Indus Waters Treaty (1960) regulates the use of water from the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan. It aims to resolve disputes over water sharing.
Flashcard 2: Treaty: Farakka Agreement
Front: What is the Farakka Agreement between India and Bangladesh about?
Back: The Farakka Agreement (1996) addresses the sharing of water from the Ganga River
particularly through the Farakka Barrage
Flashcard 3: Organization: Amnesty International
Front: What role does Amnesty International play in India?
Back: Amnesty International is an international human rights organization that has been critical of India’s stance on human rights in Kashmir and other regions.
Flashcard 4: Organization: Greenpeace
Front: How has Greenpeace influenced India?
Back: Greenpeace is an environmental organization that has raised concerns about India’s nuclear power projects and large industrial projects that have environmental consequences.
Flashcard 5: Global Event: Chernobyl Disaster
Front: How did the Chernobyl disaster affect India?
Back: The Chernobyl disaster (1986) spread radiation across Europe
highlighting the need for international cooperation on environmental and nuclear safety
Flashcard 6: Social Movement: Narmada Bachao Andolan
Front: What is the Narmada Bachao Andolan
and how did it involve international organizations?
Back: The Narmada Bachao Andolan is a movement against the construction of large dams in India. It sought international support
including from the World Bank
Flashcard 7: Opposition to Nuclear Projects
Front: What are the key concerns regarding India’s nuclear power projects at Jaitapur and Kudankulam?
Back: There has been significant opposition to nuclear power plants in Jaitapur and Kudankulam due to concerns over safety and environmental impact
despite receiving government clearance.
