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61. Which one of the following is the nodal agency in India for the United

Which one of the following is the nodal agency in India for the United Nations Environment Programme?

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

The Ministry of Science and Technology

The Ministry of Earth Sciences

The Ministry of Home Affairs

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2020

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry in the Government of India dealing with environmental matters. It serves as the focal point for engaging with international bodies and conventions related to the environment, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

– MoEFCC is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry policies and programmes in India.
– UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda.

Other ministries listed have different primary roles: The Ministry of Science and Technology promotes scientific research and development; the Ministry of Earth Sciences deals with meteorology, oceanography, seismology, etc.; and the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for internal security and domestic policy.

62. Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribuna

Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?

It was set up in the year 2010.

It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.

It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.

It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

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The correct answer is D.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Its principal bench is in Delhi, with other benches across the country. The NGT is mandated to provide effective and expeditious environmental justice. While it has powers akin to a civil court, it is explicitly stated in the NGT Act, 2010 (Section 19) that the Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice. It can regulate its own procedure. Therefore, statement D is incorrect.

Statements A, B, and C are correct. The NGT was indeed set up in 2010 (A). Its purpose includes the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and compensation for victims of pollution (B and C). It can order relief and compensation for damages to persons and property due to environmental harm.

63. In which one of the following groups of States in India is the Integra

In which one of the following groups of States in India is the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project being implemented as a pilot investment?

Gujarat, Kerala and Goa

Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2018

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The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project in India is a World Bank-assisted initiative implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The first phase of the project was implemented as a pilot investment in selected coastal states to build capacity and demonstrate ICZM principles. The states selected for this initial pilot phase were Gujarat, Odisha, and West Bengal.

– The ICZM project in India aims for sustainable management of coastal areas.
– The pilot phase focused on capacity building and demonstrating ICZM approaches in specific states.

The project aims to address issues such as coastal erosion, pollution, conservation of coastal ecosystems, and sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities through a holistic and integrated approach involving various stakeholders. Later phases or projects might include other coastal states.