Critical Minerals: First Six Blocks Awarded Sub: Geography Sec: External Sector Key Points: New Auction Tranche: Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy introduced a fresh tranche of auctions for 21 blocks of critical and strategic minerals. First Six Blocks Awarded: Winners announced for six blocks from the first auction held last November. Mining […]
Flamingos under threat: Climate impact jeopardising delicate balance of Tanzania’s Lake Natron Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Threats to Flamingos at Lake Natron- Tanzania: Millions of pink flamingos transform Lake Natron, Tanzania, into a dazzling sight, but this is under threat due to human activities and climate change. Lake Natron and Lake […]
What is in Great Nicobar, site of NITI Aayog’s mega project? Sub: Polity Sec: Species in news Great Nicobar: Location and Environment Great Nicobar is the southernmost tip of India, part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago with over 600 islands. It is hilly, covered with lush rainforests, and receives about 3,500 mm […]
How the PESA has boosted forest conservation in India Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Policy Approach to Conservation in India: India faces conflicts between conservation and resource extraction by local communities, and conservation versus economic development. The state’s approach has been inconsistent, often favouring big capital over local communities due to centralised […]
Human dignity versus religious practices Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: On May 17, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the resumption of “annadhanam” (offering free food) and “angapradakshanam” (circumambulation) at Nerur Sathguru Sadasiva Brahmendral’s final resting place on the eve of his Jeeva Samathi day. The practice of “angapradakshanam” by […]
Kerala Assembly passes resolution to rename State as ‘Keralam’ Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on June 24 to amend the Constitution and change the state’s name from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’. Details: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution, invoking Article 3 of the Indian Constitution […]