Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

 Source: PMINDIA  Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities in 63,000 tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. The mission targets 5 crore tribal people by addressing gaps in social infrastructure, education, health, and livelihoods. Key goals include providing pucca houses, enhancing road and mobile connectivity, improving education …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 September 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

Irula community

Source: HT Context: The Irula tribe of Tamil Nadu, which supplies nearly 80% of India’s anti-snake venom, plays a vital role in public health. However, despite selling snake venom, the community continues to struggle with poverty. A cooperative society of Irula tribals near Chennai, responsible for this critical work, faces an uncertain future, highlighting the …

Dhangars

Source: IE  Context: The Dhangar community in Maharashtra, a nomadic group of shepherds are seeking recognition of their traditional grazing routes through forests. They have also long advocated for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Their recent protest called for “grazing corridors” to allow them to continue their traditional herding practices without being penalized for encroaching on …

Habitat rights

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Baiga Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Chhattisgarh has been granted habitat rights, making it the second PVTG to receive such rights in the state. Out of 75 PVTGs in India, only three have received habitat rights, including the Bharia PVTG in Madhya Pradesh, the Kamar …

Central Tribal University

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Prime Minister has announced the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Telangana’s Mulugu district, with a project cost of Rs 900 crore. The university will be named after tribal goddesses Samakka and Sarakka. This initiative is aimed at benefiting the youth, particularly those from tribal communities. …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 6 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …