SC Amicus: Expert warnings on #Aravallis ‘suppressed’
A govt committee report is under fire for allegedly hiding expert views from the Forest Survey of India (FSI).
The panel proposed a 100m height rule to define what counts as a "hill," but the FSI warned this would effectively "delete" 90% of the Aravalli range from protection maps.
The Amicus Curiae told the SC that the “unsigned and undated” report was never approved by the Central Empowered Committee.
While the rule appeared tailored for mining, it ignored the range’s vital role in recharging 2 million liters of groundwater per hectare and combating desertification.
The SC has now paused the order to ensure the entire ecosystem is mapped by independent experts.
#aravalli
A govt committee report is under fire for allegedly hiding expert views from the Forest Survey of India (FSI).
The panel proposed a 100m height rule to define what counts as a "hill," but the FSI warned this would effectively "delete" 90% of the Aravalli range from protection maps.
The Amicus Curiae told the SC that the “unsigned and undated” report was never approved by the Central Empowered Committee.
While the rule appeared tailored for mining, it ignored the range’s vital role in recharging 2 million liters of groundwater per hectare and combating desertification.
The SC has now paused the order to ensure the entire ecosystem is mapped by independent experts.
Why a 100m height rule could have left 90% of the Aravalli hills unprotected and open for mining.?
#aravalli
❤1
Forwarded from The PRESS Pad ✍️ (UPSC, PCS, CDS, CAPF)
The Press Pad
Daily Prelims MCQs - The PRESS Pad MCQs For Mastering Prelims
Explore our Daily Prelims MCQs for news insights and test your knowledge. Stay updated with Daily Prelims MCQs and enhance your learning!
#DailyUPSCPrelimsMCQs
🗓 ❓ Attempt Daily UPSC Subject Wise QUIZ
1️⃣ 09 March| Economy QUIZ (Mon)
👉 [ HERE ]👈
2️⃣ 08 March| Current Affairs QUIZ (Sun)
👉[ HERE ]👈
3️⃣ 07 March| History & Culture QUIZ (Sat)
👉[ HERE ]👈
#dailyupscquiz #upscprelimsmcqs #upscpracticemcqs #currentaffairsquiz #monthlycurrentaffairs #monthlymagazine #currentaffairspointers
🗓 ❓ Attempt Daily UPSC Subject Wise QUIZ
1️⃣ 09 March| Economy QUIZ (Mon)
👉 [ HERE ]👈
2️⃣ 08 March| Current Affairs QUIZ (Sun)
👉[ HERE ]👈
3️⃣ 07 March| History & Culture QUIZ (Sat)
👉[ HERE ]👈
📌 If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) | Download
👉 [ read it here ] 👈
#dailyupscquiz #upscprelimsmcqs #upscpracticemcqs #currentaffairsquiz #monthlycurrentaffairs #monthlymagazine #currentaffairspointers
The Warli tribe, one of India’s oldest tribal communities, carries forward a rich legacy of art, culture and nature-based traditions. From the iconic Warli paintings to the rhythmic Tarpa dance, their traditions reflect a deep connection with nature and community life.
✨ Witness Warli painting live at Tribes Art Fest
Travancore Palace, New Delhi
3–13 March 2026
#TribesOfIndia #WarliArt #TribesArtFest2026 #MoTA
✨ Witness Warli painting live at Tribes Art Fest
Travancore Palace, New Delhi
3–13 March 2026
#TribesOfIndia #WarliArt #TribesArtFest2026 #MoTA
👍1
भारत की पहली महिला शिक्षिका और समाज सुधारक सावित्रीबाई फुले ने महिलाओं की शिक्षा और समानता के लिए ऐतिहासिक कार्य किया।
उन्होंने 1848 में लड़कियों के लिए भारत का पहला स्कूल शुरू कर समाज में नई चेतना जगाई।
उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
#SavitribaiPhule #SavitribaiPhuleJayanti #WomenEducation
उन्होंने 1848 में लड़कियों के लिए भारत का पहला स्कूल शुरू कर समाज में नई चेतना जगाई।
उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
#SavitribaiPhule #SavitribaiPhuleJayanti #WomenEducation
Conflicts arise. Clinics close. Life continues.
In every crisis, sexual and reproductive health services are among the first to be disrupted, and women pay the price with their bodies, their futures, and their lives.
Contraception, safe childbirth, safe abortion, and survivor-centred care are fundamental to survival and dignity.
No war should have the power to strip these rights away.
#HealthForAll #PeaceNotWar #Womenshealth
In every crisis, sexual and reproductive health services are among the first to be disrupted, and women pay the price with their bodies, their futures, and their lives.
Contraception, safe childbirth, safe abortion, and survivor-centred care are fundamental to survival and dignity.
No war should have the power to strip these rights away.
#HealthForAll #PeaceNotWar #Womenshealth
❤1👍1🥰1
Forwarded from The PRESS Pad ✍️ (UPSC, PCS, CDS, CAPF)
#CISF, Central Industrial Security Force, celebrates its #57thRaisingDay today.
🔸Nation salutes the courage and commitment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on its 57th Raising Day.
🔸Their unwavering dedication, discipline, and professionalism stand as a proud symbol of national service.
🔸The force plays a vital role in safeguarding our nation, providing round-the-clock security at key locations and thereby contributing crucially to India’s growth.
#CDP2026 #CISFRaisingDay #thepresspadnews @thepresspad
🔸Nation salutes the courage and commitment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on its 57th Raising Day.
🔸Their unwavering dedication, discipline, and professionalism stand as a proud symbol of national service.
🔸The force plays a vital role in safeguarding our nation, providing round-the-clock security at key locations and thereby contributing crucially to India’s growth.
#CDP2026 #CISFRaisingDay #thepresspadnews @thepresspad
🙏1
Why is India revising the GDP Base Year now?
Rollout of GST, which needed consolidation time; the unprecedented disruption due to COVID-19 pandemic; and the sharp post-pandemic base effect—several structural shifts made earlier years unsuitable.
#GDP #BaseYearRevision
Rollout of GST, which needed consolidation time; the unprecedented disruption due to COVID-19 pandemic; and the sharp post-pandemic base effect—several structural shifts made earlier years unsuitable.
#GDP #BaseYearRevision
❤2👍1