Source: TH Subject: Naxalism Context: India is close to achieving a Naxal-free Bharat, with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) districts reduced from 126 (2014) to 11 (2025) and only 3 most-affected districts remaining. About From Red Corridor to Naxal-Free Bharat: Trends in Naxalism in India (2014–2025): Sharp territorial contraction: Maoist influence shrank from 126 to 11 districts, …
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, …
Source: IE Context: Ho tribals in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region staged protests alleging interference in their traditional Manki-Munda self-governance system after some Mundas were removed. About Manki-Munda System: What it is? A traditional, decentralised self-governance model followed by the Ho tribe of Jharkhand’s Kolhan region. It revolves around village heads (Mundas) and pidh heads (Mankis) who …
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Q3. “Asymmetrical federalism is a pragmatic tool for managing diversity, but its inconsistent application breeds resentment”. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: The recent protests in Ladakh over exclusion from the Sixth Schedule and the growing demand for legislative status highlight …
