CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -There are protests over human displacement, environmental damage, loss of livelihood The mine is inside a forest in Buxwaha, located 200 kms from Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh accounts for about 90% of the total diamond resource of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -NMDC has its diamond mine at Panna in Madhya Pradesh, which is the only state in India that accounts for 90% of the total diamond resource for our country. NMDC’s presence in the state with a production capacity of 84, 000 carats per year shows its commitment to the country’s growing economy.”

Detailed explanation-3: -The government authorised diamond mining in this forest, which meant that not only would the trees be chopped down, but numerous plant and animal species would also be endangered. More than 7, 000 indigenous people’s livelihoods could be jeopardised.