25Mar 2026

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Meghalaya Limits Garo Polls to ST Only

Meghalaya Restricts Garo Council Polls To ST Candidates Why in the News ? The Meghalaya Governor approved an amendment mandating Scheduled Tribe (ST) certification for contesting Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, ending non-tribal participation and strengthening protections for indigenous tribal representation under the Sixth Schedule. Key Provisions of the Amendment: The Garo Hills …

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Uranium Mining and Tribal Consent in Meghalaya

Uranium Mining and Tribal Consent in Meghalaya Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies GS Paper – 3 : Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Centre’s decision to mine uranium in Meghalaya, despite long-standing opposition from Khasi groups, has triggered intense debates …

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