EDUCATION UGC NET
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Waste management
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Forest management
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Desert management
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Protection of human environment including human, plants, animals and property
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Act covers all forms of pollution; air, water, soil and noise. It provides the safe standards for the presence of various pollutants in the environment. It prohibits the use of hazardous material unless prior permission is taken from the Central Government.
Detailed explanation-2: -Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986.
Detailed explanation-3: -National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA) Under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986, the NEAA was formed to hear appeals on the restriction of areas in which certain industries, activities, or operations shall be/must not be carried out subject to specified safeguards.