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INDIA'S POWER SECTOR  India's power sector plays a pivotal role in its economic development, catering to a vast and diverse population. However, it faces numerous challenges ranging from demand-supply imbalances

SILK ROAD  The Silk Road is a historic network of trade routes that connected civilizations from East Asia to the Mediterranean, spanning over 1,500 years of human history. It facilitated

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDEX (EPI)  The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a biennial assessment that evaluates countries' performance in environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.   It provides insights into how nations are

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) ACT (UAPA) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is a legislation enacted by the Indian government aimed at the effective prevention of unlawful activities and terrorism. It

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (SWM) CESS Solid Waste Management (SWM) cess is a user fee or charge levied by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India to fund waste management services. It

HINDU KUSH HIMALAYAS  The Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) are a critical mountain range that stretches approximately 3,500 kilometres across eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan.  

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA-SRI LANKA RELATIONS  India and Sri Lanka have a long-standing relationship rooted in shared cultural, religious, and historical ties.   Recent meetings between the Indian External Affairs Minister

HEATWAVES AS NOTIFIED DISASTERS  India's recent heatwave crisis has sparked a debate about officially recognizing heatwaves as notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act of 2005.   This recognition would

POLITICAL REPRESENTATION AND FOREST CONSERVATION IN INDIA'S SCHEDULED AREAS  A recent study has investigated the connection between political representation and forest conservation in India's Scheduled Areas. The focus is on

HYDROPOWER GENERATION IN INDIA  Hydropower generation in India plays a critical role in the country's energy mix, contributing significantly to its power generation capabilities. However, recent trends indicate challenges and

HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA  The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has reported record low levels of snow persistence in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus basins.  About ICIMOD  Establishment: Founded

ROOFTOP SOLAR PROGRAMME  By March 2024, India achieved an installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity of 11.87 gigawatts (GW), reflecting a growth of 2.99 GW during 2023-2024.  Government Initiative: The Rooftop