CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the Punjab government to submit a penalty of Rs.50 crore?
A
for not maintaing the Wildlife Sanctuaries of Odisha
B
for polluting rivers
C
for approving e-visas
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of over Rs 2, 000 crore on the Punjab government for its failure to treat solid and liquid waste, leading to a huge gap in their generation and treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karnataka has lost its appeal against the National Green Tribunal’s order to pay Rs 500 crore for failure to prevent and remedy Chandapura lake’s environmental damage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tribunal is tasked with providing effective and expeditious remedy in cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources and enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.

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