Current Affairs - State

Haryana achieved a significant improvement in its sex ratio at birth in 2025, reaching 923, which reflects a 13-point increase from the previous year. This improvement is notable as it represents the state’s best performance in the last five years. The progress has been linked to strong administrative measures, including strict action against prenatal sex determination and illegal abortions, as well as tighter controls on the sale of MTP kits. District-level gains, such as Panchkula leading with 971, further highlight the impact of sustained policy enforcement.

The Galaxy Frog (Melanobatrachus indicus) is endemic to the evergreen and shola forests of Kerala in the Western Ghats. A recent study reports that seven of these rare frogs are now presumed dead, largely due to uncontrolled photo-tourism. Photographers trampled vegetation, displaced logs, and stressed the frogs, disrupting their breeding and survival. The Mathikettan Shola National Park region was specifically monitored for habitat loss between 2019 and 2025. This incident highlights the fragility of micro-habitats in Kerala’s biodiversity-rich Western Ghats and the urgent need for stricter conservation measures and responsible tourism practices.

India reported 166 tiger deaths in 2025, marking a sharp rise compared to the previous year. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths at 55, making it the most affected state. Other states with significant tiger mortality included Maharashtra, Kerala, and Assam, though their numbers were lower than Madhya Pradesh. Experts attribute these deaths largely to habitat saturation, loss of wildlife corridors, and territorial conflicts among tigers, particularly affecting cubs. Despite strong anti-poaching efforts and regular forest patrols, increasing pressure on limited habitats continues to pose serious challenges for tiger conservation across these states.

The Bhoramdev Corridor Project is associated with the development of the Bhoramdev Temple area, a major heritage and pilgrimage site often referred to as the “Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.” The project was inaugurated at Bhoramdev Dham in Kabirdham district and is being developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0. With an estimated cost of ₹146 crore, the initiative aims to enhance tourism infrastructure, promote cultural heritage, and support socio-economic growth in the surrounding region, strengthening the state’s position on the religious tourism map of India.

Assam launched a financial assistance scheme to support Udasin Bhakats, offering ₹1,500 per month to celibate Vaishnavite monks. The scheme applies to bhakats associated with Udasin Satras, which are key monastic centres of Assam’s Vaishnavite tradition. Announced in the state budget, the initiative aims to provide financial security to around 620 eligible monks across different districts of Assam. The government has also kept provisions to include any left-out eligible Udasin Bhakats, reflecting Assam’s commitment to preserving its cultural and religious heritage while extending welfare support.