Q. The Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), recently launched by the Government of India, aims to:

[A] Promote waste segregation at the household level

[B] Fast-track remediation of legacy dumpsites and reclaim urban land

[C] Encourage plastic waste recycling industries

[D] Develop smart waste monitoring systems in cities

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: DRAP is a year-long, mission-mode initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It seeks to accelerate the remediation of existing dumpsites and reclaim land for community and infrastructure development, supporting India’s goal of achieving “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026.

Source- HT

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