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LADAKH DELEGATES OFFERED TERMS OF ARTICLE 371 BY GOVERNMENT Why in the News? Renewed talks: MHA officials resumed dialogue with Ladakh civil society groups over the region’s political status and sustainability development goals, including addressing pressing environmental issues. Recent unrest: Follows protests where four civilians were killed and activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained, highlighting the …
Read MoreGREAT NICOBAR REVIVES THE ISSUE OF NATURE’S LEGAL RIGHTS Why in the news? Several legal precedents exist worldwide that emphasize the protection of territories and natural resources. Ecologically, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, serving as a global carbon sink and climate regulator. However, the development approach to these …
Read MoreUranium 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 …
Read MoreGovernment Initiative of National Leaders The Union Government has set up three high-level committees to commemorate year-long celebrations for: 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (2025) 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda (2025) Birth Centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee (2024–25) Chairperson: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head all three …
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project Faces Tribal Rights Dispute Why in the News ? The Tribal Council of Great and Little Nicobar has complained to the Union Tribal Affairs Minister that the Forest Rights of Nicobarese tribes under FRA 2006 were not settled before granting clearances for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project. Concerns of the Tribal …
Read MoreCentre Sanctions FRA Cells to Boost Tribal Rights Why in the News ? For the first time since FRA 2006, the Union Government has sanctioned over 300 FRA cells under the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan to assist with claim facilitation and data management, aiming to improve implementation across 18 States and UTs. New …
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 …
Read MoreIndia’s FRA: A People-Centric Conservation Model Why in the News ? India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) stands out globally as a community-led conservation framework, in contrast to the exclusionary global trend of creating protected areas. It ensures tenure security and biodiversity preservation through decentralised governance, led by indigenous and local communities (IPLCs). About the Global …
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