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➡️Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) 👉Located in: Meghalaya Region: Garo Hills (Western Meghalaya) Established: 1952 Created under: Sixth Schedule of the Constitution 👉Constitutional Framework Article 244(2) → Special administration of tribal areas in NE India Sixth Schedule → Provides Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) Applicable states: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram 👉 GHADC is one among 3 ADCs in Meghalaya: Khasi Hills ADC Jaintia Hills ADC Garo Hills ADC 👉Composition Total Members: 30 26 elected (adult suffrage) 4 nominated by Governor Tenure: 5 years 👉Territorial Jurisdiction Covers tribal areas of Garo Hills Does not include non-tribal/municipal areas (limited jurisdiction) 👉Powers & Functions 1. Legislative Powers Can make laws on: Land (excluding reserved forests) Forest (non-reserved) Shifting cultivation (Jhum) Village administration Inheritance, marriage, social customs 🔹 Laws require Governor’s assent 2. Judicial Powers Can establish village courts Handles customary law disputes among tribals Appeals go to higher courts 3. Executive Functions Implementation of development schemes Control over traditional institutions 4. Financial Powers Can levy taxes on: Land & buildings Markets & trade Entry of goods (local taxation) Receives grants-in-aid from State & Centre 👉Special Features (Very Important) Protects tribal identity, customs, and land rights Allows self-governance within Indian Union Autonomous but not sovereign

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➡️HALEU and ANEEL — Nuclear Fuel Concepts 👉 1. HALEU (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium) ✅ Definition Uranium enriched to 5%–20% of Uranium-235 (U-235) Falls between: LEU (Low-Enriched Uranium): <5% HEU (Highly Enriched Uranium): >20% 👉Why HALEU is important Advanced Nuclear Reactors Used in SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) and next-gen reactors Higher Efficiency Produces more energy per unit fuel Longer Fuel Cycles Reduces frequency of refueling 👉Strategic Relevance Reduces dependence on traditional fuel cycles Key for clean energy transition (Net Zero goals) Supply chain currently dominated by Russia (global concern)

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