Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006

Why in the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) urged all states and Union Territories implementing the law to clear the backlog of all forest and community land claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Forest Rights Act … Continue reading

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Argentina and Mar del Plata Canyon

Why in the news? A groundbreaking expedition to Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon uncovered over 40 potential new deep-sea species, including glass squids and pink lobsters. Argentina Location: Argentina is a South American country. Capital: Buenos Aires Fact: The second-largest … Continue reading

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