The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)

Source: PIB Subject: Polity Context: The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) marked its 125th Foundation Day (2026), reaffirming its role in mine workers’ safety and welfare. About The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS): What it is? DGMS is the statutory regulatory authority under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, responsible …

Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment

Source:  IE Subject:  Polity Context: The Supreme Court has stayed its November 20 judgment that accepted a 100-metre elevation criterion for defining the Aravalli hills, amid nationwide protests by environmental groups. About Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment: What it is? The stay pauses the Court’s earlier acceptance of the Union government’s height-based definition of …

Aravalli Hills Controversy

Source: FL Subject: Environment Context: The Supreme Court has approved a new height-based definition of the Aravalli Hills, triggering nationwide concern as environmentalists warn it may deregulate large ecologically sensitive areas beyond mining. The move has sparked protests under the “Save Aravalli” campaign, citing long-term ecological risks. About Aravalli Hills Controversy: What are the Aravalli …