🔆Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

✅Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a comprehensive package aimed at saturating basic schemes in Scheduled Tribe (ST)-majority villages across India. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.

📍 Key Features of the Package

✅Scheme Saturation: The package aims to ensure the implementation of various government schemes in ST-majority villages. This will help address the specific needs and challenges faced by these communities.
✅Focus on Tribal Development: The package is specifically designed to benefit tribal people across the country. It will provide essential services and infrastructure to improve their quality of life.

📍Significance of the Package

✅Addressing Tribal Disparity
✅ Empowering Tribal Communities
✅Promoting Tribal Development

Article 12:

✅ It defines the term ‘state’ for the purposes of Part III.
✅ Article 12 and applicability on United Nation (UN): The Delhi High Court has ruled earlier that the UN is not a State under Article 12 and hence cannot be brought under the jurisdiction.
✅ Article 12 and PM CARES fund: The Centre recently informed the Delhi High Court in a plea seeking to declare the fund a ‘state’ under Article 12 that:
🔸 PM CARES Fund is set up as a public charitable trust and is not created under the Constitution or any law made by the Parliament or the state.

📍Judiciary under Article 12 :

✅ Judicial & Non-Judicial Function: When the Judiciary is discharging Judicial functions, it is not regarded as a State whereas the non-judicial function brings it under the definition of ‘State’.

Related cases:

✅ Naresh Shridhar Mirajkar case (1966): Judiciary should be put under the ambit of Article 12, otherwise the courts would be allowed to make rules which violate the fundamental rights of the citizens.
✅ Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra case (2002): Superior courts of justice do not fall within the ambit of ‘state’ or ‘other authorities’ under Article 12.
✅ Riju Prasad Sarmah Case (2015): The court again held that when a court is acting in its judicial capacity, it cannot be regarded as a State. However, its administrative action is amenable to the writ jurisdiction.

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In December 2023, Gujarat's iconic dance form Garba was inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). This recognition highlights Garba’s cultural significance, its deep ritualistic roots, and its role in promoting social inclusivity. Garba, traditionally performed during Navratri, fosters unity by bringing together communities across all walks of life. This marks the 15th ICH element from India to be included in the UNESCO list. Keep participating in MyGov’s New India Quiz to celebrate and learn about India's rich cultural heritage.

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Correct Answer B) Lothal

The Union Cabinet has given the green light for the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat, an important site from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. This complex aims to showcase India's rich maritime history and its contributions to global trade and navigation. Lothal, one of the world’s oldest known docks, holds significant archaeological importance, and the project will help preserve and celebrate India’s maritime heritage.