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1. Which institution approved a $200 million loan to support solid waste management in India?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan to enhance solid waste management and sanitation across 100 Indian cities as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0. This initiative will fund infrastructure improvements such as waste processing facilities and community sanitation projects. The loan agreement, signed by Juhi Mukherjee and Mio Oka, aims to bolster urban waste management systems and support India's broader goals for environmental and public health improvement.