Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2023
Contents
- Multi-domain operations help India’s borders
- NCST’s stance on Forest Conservation Rules 2022
Multi-Domain Operations Help India’s Borders
Context
- Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister stated that the persistent incursions and tensions along the LAC are a real threat that necessitates unprecedented deployment of Indian armed forces.
- The Indian armed forces have the capability to face the Chinese, but we must augment our infrastructure in technological advancements such as multi-domain operations (MDO).
Relevance
GS Paper-2: India and its neighborhood- relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Mains Question
What do you understand by Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs)? Do you think India should invest its resources to establish MDOs infrastructure to prepare for large scale combat operations in the future warfare? (250 words)
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NCST’s Stance On Forest Conservation Rules 2022
Context
In an indication of the escalating conflict between the government and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes over the Forest (Conservation) Rules (FCR) 2022, the NCST Chairperson recently stated that the NCST’s position on the new rules being in violation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 “will remain the same,” despite the Environment Ministry dismissing these concerns.
Relevance
GS paper-3: Environmental Issues; Forest Conservation Act & Rules.
Mains Question
Examine the new Forest Conservation Rules 2022 and discuss the issues that arise as a result of them. (250 Words)
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