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Supreme Court Orders Saranda Forest Sanctuary Creation Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31,468.25 hectares of the pristine Saranda sal forest as a wildlife sanctuary, emphasising protection of biodiversity while balancing sustainable mining, and ensuring tribal rights remain unaffected. This decision aligns with India’s commitment to …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Sanctuary Status for Saranda Forest Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify 314 sq. km of Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary, citing ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. This decision highlights the challenges of global governance in balancing conservation efforts with local development needs. …
Read MoreRECOGNISING ADIVASI IDENTITY IN CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: ● Vulnerable Section of society ● Issues related to SCs and STs Why in the News? The gazette notification for the 2027 Census lacks clarity on caste enumeration. More importantly, the long-standing demand of Adivasi communities for recognition of their distinct faiths in the Census remains unaddressed. This …
Read MoreOver 1.25 Lakh Grievances Resolved via CPGRAMS Why in the News ? The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reported that over 1.25 lakh public grievances were addressed in April 2025 through CPGRAMS. The report ranks ministries based on performance and highlights states with the highest user registrations, notably Uttar Pradesh. Grievance Redressal …
Read MoreWHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after detecting the virus in healthy children during routine screening. WHO has urged for urgent immunization efforts as the country’s vaccination rate remains critically low. Outbreak Detection and …
Read MoreSacred Jharkhand Hill Sparks Jain-Santal Tensions Why in the News ? On May 3, the Jharkhand High Court directed enforcement of a meat and alcohol ban on Parasnath/Marang Buru hill, considered sacred by both Jain and Santal communities, reigniting a long-standing dispute over religious rights and customary practices. Historical and Legal Disputes: The dispute dates …
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