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06Feb 2025

Supreme Court’s Sacred Grove Directive: Cultural vs. Conservation

Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court directed Rajasthan’s Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as forests and community reserves, raising concerns about conflicts with the Forest Rights Act and community governance over sacred lands. Overview of the Supreme Court Directive on Sacred Groves: …

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10Jan 2025

Karnataka Launches Garudakshi Portal for Forest Protection

Why in the news? The Karnataka Forest Department introduced the Garudakshi portal, an online FIR system to address forest crimes like encroachments, poaching, and illegal logging, aiming to improve case management, efficiency, and public involvement in forest conservation efforts. Introduction to Garudakshi Portal: The Karnataka Forest Department launched the Garudakshi portal, an online FIR system …

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