CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee for the rejuvenation of the Varuna and Assi rivers in Varanasi. The rivers are tributaries of the river Ganga. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel constituted an independent Monitoring Committee for the purpose.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Green Tribunal (NGT) chairperson Justice A K Goel on Sunday said that the effluent discharge of industries and sewage water of cities, towns, and villages are polluting rivers – including the Ganges – across the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four place of sitting of the Tribunal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ban on Waste Disposal: In 2017, the National Green Tribunal banned the disposal of any waste in the Ganga.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) stretch between Sarai Mohana and Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is prone to flooding. The name ‘Varanasi’ is originated from the name of two rivers, Varuna and Assi.