Acts, Policies and Environmental Organisations

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Acts, Policies and Environmental Organisations: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Acts, Policies and Environmental Organisations, Wild Life Protection Act 1972, Environmental Protection Act 1986, National Forest Policy 1988, Biological Diversity Act 2002, National Green Tribunal, etc.

Important Questions on Acts, Policies and Environmental Organisations

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The "Fine respiratory particles" which deteriorate air quality for breathing by human beings are categorized as ______ ?

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Navdanya was another NGO working for environment protection in India. The organisation was founded in _____.

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The Indian Forest Act 1927 was enacted after repealing which of the following Indian Forest acts?

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In which year did the Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) was launched by the International Energy Agency (IEA) ?

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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the 'India-US Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership' ?

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Paris Climate Accord was adopted by 196 countries at Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in Paris in which year ?

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Consider following statements about region-wise emission reduction potential:

I. India: Greatest potential to reduce methane emissions in the waste sector.

II. China: Mitigation potential was best in coal production and livestock.

III. Europe: Its potential to reduce methane emission was in livestock, followed by oil and gas.

Which of these statements is/are true ?

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Which of the following statements is not correct about Global Methane Assessment ?

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Where is the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) situated (redacted as 'A' in the passage) ?

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How many tiger reserves in India has recently received accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS)?

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In which year did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was constituted?

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Which of the following is not in Rajasthan?

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What was the key campaign of the 'Climate Breakthroughs Summit 2021', which was recently held to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy (redacted as 'A' in the passage)?

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In which year did the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched ?

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Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in which state?

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The Geological Survey of lndia has identified some prominent geothermal resources in our country spread over various states. Which of the following resources are correctly matched with the state?        

Geothermal Resource State
1. Chhuma Thang Spring Jammu and Kashmir
2. Puga Valley  Arunachal Pradesh
3. Tapovan  Uttarakhand
4. Tattapani   Chhattisgarh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Which section of the Biological Diversity Act,2002 deals with the establishment of the National Biodiversity Authority?

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Which of the following statements is correct about COP 24?

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The 'Red Data Book' containing information on all wild plants and animals in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following?

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'ECOMARK', which is granted to a product having no harmful effect on the environment, has a mark of _____.