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“The state has succeeded in degrading Naxalism’s armed capacity, but has not fully resolved the structural anxieties that first made insurgency thinkable”. Discuss.

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Q5. “The state has succeeded in degrading Naxalism’s armed capacity, but has not fully resolved the structural anxieties that first made insurgency thinkable”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Asked due to the sharp decline in LWE-affected districts and recent mass surrenders, …

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PESA has boosted forest conservation in India

Syllabus: Environment and Ecology/ Legislations to protect vulnerable sections/ Indian Society: Tribals Source: TH   Context: The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) empowered Scheduled Tribes by mandating political representation in local governance, thereby linking their livelihood needs with forest conservation.   What is PESA? The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) of …

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Why has the creation of eco-sensitive zones provoked protests?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation   Source: TH   Direction: The article covers Ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) and the issues related to the ESZ.    Context: The creation of the Ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) has sparked protests in Kerala and can be a hint of what is likely to occur in other parts …

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Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA):

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA): Context: Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 was recently released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. About FRA: FAO has brought out this comprehensive assessment every five years since 1990. This report assesses the state of forests, their conditions and management …

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