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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

FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE (FATF)  The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization that sets standards and promotes effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures to combat

EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA  The education system in India has evolved over centuries, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and historical legacy. In recent times, debates about the structure and governance