- Recently, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned the establishment of 324 district-level FRA cells and 17 state-level FRA cells under the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan to ‘facilitate’ implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- FRA Cells are State and District-level administrative units created under the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) to accelerate the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA).
- These cells are not created under the FRA 2006 legislation, but under an administrative scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- The newly established FRA cells aim to facilitate the implementation of the FRA, particularly in districts and states where a large number of claims remain pending.
- These cells also aim to assist claimants and Gram Sabhas in preparing paperwork for FRA claims, managing data efficiently, and streamline administrative processes. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 14 June, 2025
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- After the IAEA resolution accused Iran of nuclear non-compliance (first such resolution in two decades), Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a coordinated military strike targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.
- Israeli officials have described this operation as an “existential battle” to eliminate Iran’s ability to pose a long-term threat to Israel.
- The two states have been at conflict since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979, but Israel’s attacks are a definite major escalation of the conflict. Read More
Israel-Iran Conflict
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- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with French counterpart and the two sides agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in areas like defence, security, space and civilian-nuclear collaboration.
- India–France Strategic Partnership: It was launched on 26 January 1998 and is India’s first-ever Strategic Partnership.
- Core vision: Enhance strategic autonomy and deepen bilateral cooperation.
- Key Strategic Pillars: Defence and security, Civil nuclear cooperation and Space collaboration.
- Expanding areas: Indo-Pacific cooperation, maritime security, digitalisation, cyber security, climate change, sustainable development, advanced technologies, and, counter-terrorism. Read More
India and France Agree to Intensify Cooperation
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- A pilot study in Karnataka on online sexual exploitation and abuse of children recommends making digital literacy and online safety mandatory in schools from the primary level.
- It was conducted by ChildFund India and the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR).
- It surveyed 903 children aged 8 to 18, found that online risks have increased significantly, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It highlights the crucial role of parents, teachers, policymakers, and communities in protecting children online. Read More
Make Digital Literacy Part of Curriculum to Curb Online Child Sexual Abuse
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- The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare hosted the National Conference on Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM).
- Emphasized the importance of digital land records and Aadhaar seeding for accurate farmer identification.
- The Ministry provided an overview of Agri Stack, including the integration of Farmer ID with flagship schemes like PM-KISAN, PMFBY, and KCC.
- CKO introduced the Digitally Verifiable Credential (DVC), also referred to as the Kisan Pehchan Patra, which allows farmers to generate authenticated credentials for specific land parcels and crops. These DVCs are integrated with DigiLocker and dynamically revoked upon land mutation.
- The Special Central Assistance (SCA) Guidelines were launched, allocating ₹6,000 crore to support states: ₹4,000 crore for Farmer Registry (including legal heir systems) and ₹2,000 crore for Digital Crop Survey, on a first-come-first-served basis. Read More
Agri Stack Under Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
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Key Highlights of the Conference
- Tensions have resurfaced between Pune’s Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) and the Servants of India Society (SIS) over control of a joint bank account and allegations of financial misconduct.
- The 'Servants of India Society' was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale at Fergusson hill in June 1905 in Pune district of Maharashtra along with three associates named Natesh Appaji Dravid, Gopal Krishna Deodhar and Anant Vinayak Patwardhan.
- It aimed to create a group of selfless, dedicated workers committed to national service.
- Members took vows of renunciation and focused on education, social welfare, and uplifting the underprivileged, including rural and tribal communities.
- It aimed to promote the welfare of the Indian people by engaging in various social and educational activities Read More
