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Highlights of 5 April 2025 Current Affairs
- The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the illegal destruction of over 100 acres of forest land in Kancha Gachibowli, Telangana, holding the state accountable and summoning the Chief Secretary.
- The Court condemned the use of heavy machinery and mass tree felling in the area, calling the environmental damage comparable to what would happen in protected reserves like Corbett National Park.
- The SC has ordered an affidavit from Telangana’s Chief Secretary by April 16, 2025, along with an Environmental Impact Assessment and a report from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).
- Kerala’s tribal bamboo mat, “Kannadippaya,” has been awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking it as the first tribal handicraft from the state to receive this recognition.
- Traditionally woven by tribal communities and once offered as tribute to royal families, Kannadippaya is now protected under GI law, preserving its cultural value and heritage.
- GI tags in India fall under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, enhancing authenticity and economic value.
- All 31 Supreme Court judges will now publicly declare their assets on the official SC website, promoting transparency.
- This move stems from 2009 RTI battles where the SC ruled in favor of public disclosure of judges’ assets.
- The Supreme Court issued notice in the Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, challenging the clubbing of multiple suits related to the Mathura temple-mosque issue.
- Globally, China imposed 34% tariffs amid trade tensions, while Prime Minister Modi visited Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC summit.
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