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
DRUG ABUSE IN INDIA Drug abuse and trafficking pose significant challenges globally, impacting public health, national security, and socio-economic stability. In India, these issues are particularly complex due to various
SIMLA AGREEMENT AND INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS The Simla Agreement, signed on 2nd July 1972, marked a significant milestone in the history of India-Pakistan relations, aimed at resolving conflicts arising from the
