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Namdapha Tiger Reserve: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) standing committee deferred approval for the Arunachal Frontier Highway through the core zone of Namdapha Tiger Reserve.
UNESCO: As per the government report, Manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are among 74 new documentary heritage collections added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
o Regional Support: UNESCO has supported the creation of four regional registers and National “Memory of the World” Committees in more than 100 countries.
Paste Fill Technology: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is set to become the first coal PSU in India to adopt paste fill technology for coal mining.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: It is set to resume in 2024, after being suspended since 2020. Details of the 2025 yatra to be announced, likely before the next Special Representatives meet in Delhi.
o Elevation of the lake is 4,600 metres, and Mount Kailash is 6,638 metres high.
o Lake and mountain are sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Tibetan Bon religion.
o Hundreds of pilgrims trek to the region annually, circumambulating Mount Kailash after visiting the lake.
o Eligibility criteria included Indian passport holders, aged 18–70, and medically fit.
o Lipulekh Pass Route: Lipulekh Pass lies at 5,115 metres on the Uttarakhand-TAR border, near Nepal trijunction. Ancient trade and pilgrimage route between India and the Tibetan Plateau.
o Nathu La Pass Route: Nathu La lies at 4,310 metres on the Sikkim-TAR border.
ü Fully motorable route covering ~1,500 km to reach the lake.
ü Logistics on Indian side handled by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (Lipulekh) and Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (Nathu La).
o Nepal Route: Third route via Nepal, reopened by China in 2023, accessible to Indians.
ü Visa and permit challenges, along with high China-imposed fees, limited its use.
ü India developing a viewing spot near Lipulekh in Dharchula, offering direct view of Mount Kailash.
World’s First Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy & Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, visited the world’s first and largest GW-scale Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project at Pinnapuram near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh.
o Examples: Include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy.
o These sources are considered "green" or "clean" energy as they produce minimal pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Article 142: Recently, the Vice-President criticized Article 142 as a "nuclear missile against democratic forces", especially after its use in the Tamil Nadu Governor's case.
o Constitutional Provision: Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any order or decree necessary for complete justice in any pending case.
o Nature of Power: It is a discretionary and unique power given only to the Supreme Court.
o Concept of Complete Justice: It allows justice beyond technicalities by filling legislative gaps, and interpreting or overriding laws to protect constitutional values, fundamental rights, and social welfare.
o Framers’ Intention: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other framers intentionally entrusted this extraordinary power solely to the apex court.
o Judicial Evolution: Jurisprudence under Article 142 has evolved over 50+ years, with the Court maintaining self-imposed limits.
o Role in Democracy: Article 142 elevates the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution, enabling intervention in cases of public interest, human rights, or democratic breakdown.
o Democratic Strengthening: It strengthens democracy by protecting minority rights, ensuring equality before law, and checking executive and legislative overreach.
o Judicial Innovation: The Article allows the Court to create guidelines and direct government authorities in matters involving public interest and constitutional values.
o Concerns Raised: Lack of a clear definition of “complete justice” can cause subjectivity, inconsistent rulings, and unaccountable discretion.
o Basic Structure Doctrine: These concerns raise issues under the basic structure, particularly regarding separation of powers.
Operation ATALANTA: Recently, the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) under Operation ATALANTA has proposed a joint naval exercise with the Indian Navy.
o Region of Operation: Will take place in the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea.
o Objective: To enhance coordination and maritime cooperation between European naval forces and the Indian Navy.
o Focus Areas: Addresses resurgent piracy threats and geopolitical instability in the Red Sea region.
o Advanced Drills: Will go beyond traditional Passage Exercises (PASSEX) and include: Tactical manoeuvres → Counter-piracy operations → Inter-naval communication training
o Expanded Mandate Includes: Protection of World Food Programme (WFP) vessels → Surveillance of arms embargo on Somalia → Monitoring drug and arms trafficking → Combating IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing → Disruption of illegal charcoal trade
Colossal Squid: Marine scientists recently captured the world’s first footage of a colossal squid swimming freely in its natural habitat, nearly a century after its discovery.
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