APRIL 17, 2024 | DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR APSC/UPSC
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The Assam Tribune Editorial Summary (April 17, 2024)
Monsoon
(GS-I: Geography)
- Why in News?
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts an above-normal southwest monsoon for the June to September period, which could impact agriculture nationwide.
- Key Points:
- Uneven rainfall distribution due to fast-shifting and erratic monsoon patterns, attributed largely to accelerating climate change.
- Increase in rainfall in traditionally drier regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan region, central Maharashtra, and parts of Tamil Nadu have experienced over 30% increase in southwest monsoon rainfall in the past decade compared to the baseline of 1981-2011.
- Reduction in rainfall in traditionally high rainfall areas like Assam and Meghalaya have seen a decrease in rainfall, with some areas receiving 30% less rainfall compared to the long period average.
- More frequent heavy rainfall events leading to flash floods which adversely affect crops, infrastructure, and property.
- Nearly 64% of sub-districts have experienced an increase in the frequency of heavy rainfall days by 1-15 days per year in the last decade, posing concerns about the distribution of rainfall within a season.
- Shifts in rainfall patterns significantly affect agricultural output, particularly in regions heavily reliant on southwest monsoon for kharif season crops such as rice, maize, pulses, and millets.
- Fragile ecosystems in regions like the Indo-Gangetic plain, Northeast India, and the upper Himalayan region are vulnerable to weather extremes like floods and droughts, further exacerbating the impact on agriculture.
- Way Forward:
- Governments must develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address climate change-induced impacts on agriculture and livelihoods, incorporating scientific input to understand changing weather patterns and their consequences.
- Any deficiency in kharif crop production poses a serious threat to food security and the economy, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to safeguard agricultural productivity.
Manipur
(GS-II, III: Polity & Governance; Internal Security)
- Why in News?
- Recent incidents of violence, such as gunfights resulting in injuries and deaths, highlight the simmering tensions in Manipur, indicating a volatile situation.
- Despite being in the midst of election season, Prime Minister Modi has refrained from visiting Manipur.
- Key Points:
- The Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Manipur would not be allowed to break apart under any circumstances, implying rejection of the demand by Kuki-Zo communities for a separate administration for hill districts.
- Central Govt. rejection of division without presenting an alternative solution suggests a lack of comprehensive approach from the central government.
- Manipur faces a deep-seated division between the Meitei majority and the hill-dwelling tribal communities, primarily due to religious and demographic differences.
- Recent incidents of violence, such as gunfights resulting in injuries and deaths, highlight the simmering tensions in Manipur, indicating a volatile situation.
- Despite significant casualties and displacement, the central government seems to prioritize addressing Manipur's issues as a law-and-order problem rather than seeking systemic changes.
- Way Forward:
- Empowering tribal communities through autonomous councils, akin to measures taken in neighboring Assam, as a means to address the underlying tensions and foster lasting harmony.
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