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11. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has intervened in dispute concerning forest rights in which state recently?
[A] Anchdra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has taken action regarding the ongoing conflict over forest rights in Madhya Pradesh. Recently, 52 villages have expressed their grievances about the denial of their forest rights and the looming threat of eviction from the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve. This predicament has emerged following the establishment of the reserve in September 2023, prompting accusations that local communities are being unfairly displaced and barred from accessing essential forest resources.
12. Which of the following has recently collaborated with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)?
[A] CBI
[B] CCB
[C] CID
[D] NIA
Correct Answer: A [CBI]
Notes:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is enhancing its partnership with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Starting in January 2025, three senior CBI officials will be stationed at INTERPOL offices in France and Singapore. This is a significant milestone for the agency, which had only previously assigned senior officers for short-term roles. The goal is to improve cooperation in international crime investigations and speed up the extradition of fugitives.