CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of ‘50 lakh on which Railway zone recently
A
East Coast Railway
B
Southern Railway
C
South Western Railway
D
Central Railway
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tribunal has a presence in five zones-North, Central, East, South and West. The Principal Bench is situated in the North Zone, headquartered in Delhi. The Central zone bench is situated in Bhopal, East zone in Kolkata, South zone in Chennai and West zone in Pune.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Tribunal has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving a substantial question relating to environment and the question. Additionally, any person aggrieved by an order/direction of any of the Appellate Authorities under the legislations mentioned above can also challenge them before the National Green Tribunal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pollution control body pointed out that it banned the use of thermocol last year. MPCB said it has carried out periodic searches and cease operations and taken action against violators. The pollution control body has also taken action with the help of local bodies and fined sellers of plastic flowers.

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