News: Karnataka Biodiversity Board has decided to declare four more areas in the State as biodiversity heritage sites. Facts: What are the four areas? The four areas declared as biodiversity heritage sites are: Antaragange Betta in Kolar Aadi Narayana Swamy Betta in Chickballapur Mahima Ranga Betta in Nelamangala,Bengaluru and Urumbi area on the Kumaradhara river… Continue reading Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites For Karnataka
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BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2002
By following the ideals of, India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002, and notified Biological Diversity Rules in 2004, to give effect to the provisions of this Convention. Three-tiered institutional structure- at the national, state, and local levels. National Biodiversity Authority Head Office The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has been set up in October,… Continue reading BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2002
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
The Act empowers the Central Government to make the following rules for the first time: Standard of quality of air, water, and soil for various areas and for various purposes. Maximum permissible limits of concentration for various environmental pollutants (including noise) for different areas. Procedures and safeguards for the handling of hazardous substances. Prohibition… Continue reading ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Air pollution is defined as the presence of any liquid or gaseous substances in the atmosphere in such a concentration which tends to be injurious to man, animals, plants or environment. The Air Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution of India and in pursuance of decisions of Stockholm Conference. Objective: to provide… Continue reading AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted for providing a higher level of protection to forests and to regulate diversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes. Clear Definition: The term “forest land” mentioned in the Act refers to the reserved forest, protected forest, or any area recorded as forest in the government records. The term “tree” will… Continue reading FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Launched by the Environment Ministry, under ‘Swachh Bharat’ Colour coded: AQI act as ‘One Number- One Colour-One Description’ to judge the Air Quality for Common Man to judge the air quality within his vicinity Central Pollution Control Board along with State Pollution Control Boards has been operating National Air Monitoring Program (NAMP) covering 240 cities… Continue reading Air Quality Index (AQI)
National Air Quality Index (AQI)
The AQI values and corresponding ambient concentrations (health breakpoints), as well as associated likely health impacts for the identified eight pollutants, are as follows: Ambient Air Quality Standards in India The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 was enacted by the Central Government with the objective of arresting the deterioration of air quality. The current… Continue reading National Air Quality Index (AQI)
WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
The WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 defined terms like pollution, sewage effluent, trade effluent, stream, and boards. The salient features of WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 The Act provides for maintenance and restoration of quality of all types of surface and groundwater. Controlling bodies: It provides for the establishment… Continue reading WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972
Wildlife Act, a landmark in the history, was enacted for providing protection to wild animals and birds. From State to Concurrent subject: Wildlife was transferred from State list to concurrent list in 1976, thus giving powers to the Central government to enact legislation. Salient features of WPA-1972. Clear definitions: It clearly defines the wild-life related… Continue reading WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972
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