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Supreme Court Orders Removal of Encroachments from Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape GS3 — Environment & Biodiversity GS2 — Governance & Judiciary Prelims + Mains The Supreme Court of India has directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare a time-bound action plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape — a biodiversity-rich stretch …
Read MoreHigh Court Upholds Forest Rights Act Overriding Powers Why in News ? The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the supremacy of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, striking down a District Level Committee’s decision rejecting tribal claims, and highlighting ongoing violations such as eviction orders and denial of grazing rights across multiple states. This landmark ruling …
Read MoreFOREST RIGHTS ACT AND JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 3: Land reforms in India Forest Rights Act Why in the News? The Allahabad High Court ruling (2026) reaffirmed that Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 overrides earlier court orders, providing relief to Tharu tribal claims and raising concerns about its inconsistent implementation. TRIBAL RIGHTS …
Read MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreFive New Wildlife Conservation Projects Launched in India: Balancing Ecology and Legal Framework Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry launched five new wildlife conservation projects during National Wildlife Week 2025, focusing on dolphins, sloth bears, gharials, and tigers. These initiatives aim to manage human-wildlife conflicts and promote community-based conservation using technology and ecological …
Read MoreKerala Proposes Amendment to Wildlife Protection Act Why in the News? The Kerala government has introduced the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the state assembly. This move, which intersects with ongoing debates on fiscal federalism and environmental governance, seeks to give states more powers under Section 62 and Section 11 of the Wildlife …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to form a three-member committee. The committee will survey a section of reserve forest on the Assam-Nagaland border. The survey aims to assess the impact and legality of the land diversion. source:medium Understanding Assam-Nagaland land conflict: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NGT rejects SPG plea to extend registration of PM security vehicles citing Supreme Court’s ban on diesel vehicles. source:slideserve About NGT Rejection: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined the Special Protection Group’s (SPG) request to extend the registration of three diesel-run armoured vehicles for Prime Minister’s security. Citing the Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues related to the development and management of social sectors/services such as health, education, and human resources Why in the news? “Rising concerns over noise pollution and inadequate enforcement of regulations spotlighted in recent editorials and public discussions.” source:toi Understanding Noise Pollution: Noise pollution refers to excessive or disturbing noise that harms human …
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