Jarawa Tribe in Andaman

              Phani Siddha

@ Super Sixty IAS Academy

                   Hyd

 Gethin Chamberlain, a journalist with U.K.-based The Observer , released a video showing how members of the 55,000-year-old Jarawa tribe on the Andaman Islands were being used as cheap entertainment for tourists. 

The tribe has a population of 365.

Officials pointed out that in India both the person who gives bribe and the one taking it are held guilty and punished.

a resolution was moved in the House of Commons in UK expressing concern over India's failure to close the Andaman Trunk Road that the Supreme Court had ordered closed in 2002. 

It was on this road that women were forced to perform a dance semi-nude.

The reference to the Supreme Court order (in the resolution of UK's Parl) was objected to by officials here who regarded it as interference in India's internal affairs

BHAVANI RIVERINE ISLAND ON KRISHNA AT VIJAYAWADA

              Phani Siddha

@ Super Sixty IAS Academy

                   Hyd

Privatisation of Bhavani Island violation of SC order: Ex-official

Bone of contention:A file photo of cottages at Bhavani Island.

A Supreme Court order based on the judgment of a case related to Haryana prohibits a State from giving away public property for development or utilisation circumventing the ‘Doctrine of Public Trust' which is about accessibility by majority of population...

The proposed development of Bhavani Island in the middle of Prakasam Barrage reservoir in the River Krishna in Public Private Partnership mode through a 33-year lease will be a clear violation of the Supreme Court order, alleged former Union Energy Secretary E.A.S. Sarma. 

The right to access the public property of a common man will be curtailed due to the ‘high tariff barrier' creating  a socio-economic barrier for accessing the natural resources of the country. Allocation of the Island to a Minister was not legal and large-scale development proposed would meddle with the ecology of the area.

Natural islands

“We are bestowed with some such beautiful natural islands close to the densely populated city, which should be protected at all costs leaving it in its present form with minimal intervention by not constructing any infrastructure there,” said Mr. Sarma.

All this is being done even before getting a clearance from the River Conservator from the Irrigation Department.

The ‘Doctrine of Natural Justice' specifies that majority people should be able to access the facility which wont happen if luxury tourism and villa culture is promoted..

Pollution of the river due to this activity is another important aspect which needs to be taken into consideration as the fresh water resources would be destroyed

CYCLONES, CYCLONE RELIEF , AVALANCHE WARNING

              Phani Siddha

@ Super Sixty IAS Academy

                   Hyd

Cyclonic storm 'Thane' likely to intensify

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The coastal districts in the state have been put on     high alert in view of Cyclone Thane which is currently 350 km off the coast of Chennai and is likely to cross the coast on December 30 2011.

HYDERABAD: The cyclonic storm 'Thane' over south-west and southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-north-westwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm tomorrow. The storm is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coasts between Cuddalore and Nellore around the morning of December 30, an official release said quoting a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

'Thane' remained practically stationary and lay centered at 0530 hrs today about 600 kms east-southeast of Chennai, it said. According to the release, there would be rainfall at most places with isolated heavy rains likely to commence over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and south coastal Andhra Pradesh from tomorrow onwards.

Squally winds at a speed of 45-55 kmpm are likely to commence along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts from tomorrow morning onwards, it said. Fishermen along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts are advised not to venture into the sea.

Those who are out at sea are urged to return to the coast, the release said. Extensive damage to thatched roofs and huts and minor damage to power and communication lines due to uprooting of large trees is expected, it said.

Collectors of coastal district, besides in Rayaalaseema region have been alerted to take necessary steps to prevent loss to life, cattle and property.

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Hello Dear Mahi/Shiva

Landfall = the area whr the cyclone is coming on to the coastline... eg. cuddalore whr thane hit the coast....

Surge is the rise/increase of sea level e.g 1 to 1.5 mtr of sea level had risen due to the friction of the high intensity winds of 120/130 kmph with the surface of the oceanic water,, and due to the turbulence/churning caused by the cyclone in the sea.... 

Astro tide in short is tide....

read XI , XII std NCERT Geo books for concepts

EXAMPLE FOR GOVT’S RESPONSE TO CYCLONE...

Providing succour to farmers in cyclone Thane affected Cuddalore and Villupuram districts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced a slew of measures for them, including waiver of land tax.

“Cuddalore and Villupuram will be declared cyclone affected districts and land tax will be completely waived for farmers. Further, as part of the over Rs 440.11 crore pending dues in cooperative banks, small-term loans will be converted as medium-term and medium-term as long-term loans,” she said in the Assembly.

New crop loans would be disbursed and this move would benefit over 1.10 lakh farmers, she said.

Ms. Jayalalithaa announced a comprehensive package for farmers of paddy, coconut, cashew and jackfruit, including providing mini-kits, government assistance in irrigation, supplying seeds and samplings, among others.

 AN EXAMPLE OF AVALANCHE WARNING... DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN GROUP –I

With the high altitude areas of Kashmir experiencing snowfall for the second consecutive day today, authorities here issued a fresh “medium danger” avalanche warning covering the snow-bound areas above the height of 6,500 feet in the Valley.

“On the basis of reports, a medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for higher reaches of snow bound areas along the Line of Control (LoC), central and south Kashmir,” Coordinator, Divisional Disaster Management Authority, Aamir Ali said.

He said the areas included Chowkibal, Tangdhar, Machhil, Keran, Gurez and Uri along the LoC, Zojila, Sonamarg and Drass on Srinagar-Leh National highway, and higher reaches of Baramulla in north, and Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir.

The people living in these areas above the height of 6,500 feet have been advised not to venture in steep and avalanche prone areas and to avoid movement during snowfall, Mr. Ali said, adding the avalanche warning is valid for the next 24 hours.