Solid Waste Rules 2026 Shift Focus to Source
Why in News? The Union government has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 framework, with a strong push towards waste reduction, segregation and processing at […]
Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy
Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer […]
Justice Nagarathna’s Dissent Raises Questions
Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s reported dissent over the Collegium’s recommendation to elevate Justice Vipul M. Pancholi highlighted concerns about the opacity, accountability, […]
Cabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling under the National Critical […]
Lessons from Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Sanitation Survey
Syllabus: GS Paper – 2Health/Welfare Schemes GS Paper – 3Urbanization WHY IN THE NEWS? The 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan, the world’s largest cleanliness survey, offered key insights into urban […]
India’s Rising e-waste
Syllabus GS 3: Environment Pollution and degradation Why in the News? India’s e-waste surged by over 151% in six years, prompting debate around the effectiveness of the new EPR floor […]