What are the impediments disposing the huge quantities of discarded solid waste which are continuously being generated? How do we remove safely the toxic wastes that have been accumulated in our habitable environment?

Theme

T157 Solid & hazardous waste management

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask solid waste challenges, policy framework, Indore vs Delhi, and safe removal of toxic waste.

What to cover

• SWM Rules 2016
• Indore model: segregation, composting
• Legacy landfills
• Hazardous waste management

Writing the answer

• Case studies with features

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 2 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.