CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Green Tribunal, established in 2010, as per the National Green Tribunal Act is a specialised judicial body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established by a Government Notification using the powers of Section 3 of the NGT Act 2010.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Green Tribunal (’NGT’) was established on 18th October, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. The Tribunal is dedicated to the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to the subject of forest, environment, biodiversity, air and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995.

Detailed explanation-5: -Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Judge, Supreme Court of India has been appointed as Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal vide notification No. S.O. No. 3325€ dated 06.07.