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23 July 2026

Aravali hills conservation committee

The topic involves a Supreme Court-appointed committee and addresses critical issues of environmental conservation and the digital divide in governance, which are directly relevant to GS3 and GS2 syllabus themes.

1 min read Day 1 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee formed on May 25 to review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range.
  • Committee mandate: Independent review of the definition and delineation of the Aravali range; report submission deadline is August 31.
  • Current feedback mechanism: Online submission via e-mail and Google Forms.
  • Concerns raised: Digital-only outreach excludes rural and forest-dwelling communities who lack technological access or literacy.
  • Proposed alternatives: Public notices in local languages at panchayat bhavans, community halls, schools, and anganwadis.
  • Timeframe criticism: 21-day window for public consultation is considered insufficient for meaningful engagement with diverse, remote communities.
  • Environmental issues: Ongoing concerns regarding illegal mining activities in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat impacting local health and livelihoods.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 4 in Aravali Hill Range Conservation and Delineation, which has been running since 23 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of participatory governance in environmental conservation, with specific reference to the challenges faced by rural communities in the decision-making processes regarding the Aravali hill range. 150 words
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  2. The conservation of the Aravali range is critical for the ecological security of Northern India. Examine the role of judicial intervention in environmental protection and the importance of inclusive public consultation in ensuring the effectiveness of such mandates. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The high-powered committee appointed by the Supreme Court is tasked with reviewing the definition and delineation of which of the following geographical features?

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Sources

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