CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In a 543-page order on Thursday, given by NGT’s principal bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar, the green tribunal directed that “100 meters from the edge of the river would be treated as no development/construction zone” along the stretch.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ganga River or Ganges River was declared as the National River of India on November 4, 2008, by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Since then, it has been a part of the National Symbols of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Uttarakhand High Court gave a unique judgment on the River Ganga today, March 20. The court declared the river a “living entity.” The order gives the river the same rights as a human being.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is known by several names, including Jahnavi, Gange, Shubhra, Sapteshwari, Nikita, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, and Vishnupadi.

Detailed explanation-5: -The river in its upper stages is known as Bhagirathi. As it flows down, it acquires different names crowned with religious significance. Before merging with the ocean, the river divides itself into several streams and drains into the Bay of Bengal. Also merging with the Ganga here is the River Brahmaputra.