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Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
2025Environment
Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Explanation
The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was enacted by the European Union to address the challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss. This law aims to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and contribute to the EU's commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? 1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1) 3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A) Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
2012Environment
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? 1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1) 3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A) Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was created in alignment with the provision of the Right to a healthy environment, which is considered a part of the Right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Which one of the following legislations does not deal with the protection of environment?
1999Environment
Which one of the following legislations does not deal with the protection of environment?
Explanation
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 focuses on providing insurance coverage for people affected by accidents involving hazardous substances, offering immediate relief and addressing related matters.