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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Agenda for Action 2020’ is concerned with India and
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Solution (d)
India-EU Agenda for Action 2020 – the roadmap for bilateral cooperation endorsed during the 13th India-EU Summit.
Source: http://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/EU_India_Agenda_for_Action_post_VC.pdf
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-and-eu-push-trade-talks-discuss-china-pakistan-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic/article32092238.ece
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Solution (d)
India-EU Agenda for Action 2020 – the roadmap for bilateral cooperation endorsed during the 13th India-EU Summit.
Source: http://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/EU_India_Agenda_for_Action_post_VC.pdf
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-and-eu-push-trade-talks-discuss-china-pakistan-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic/article32092238.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following with regard to National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- NGT is bound by procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
- Tribunal is competent to hear cases for several acts such as Forest Right Act, Biological Diversity Act, Environment (Protection) Act, Water & Air (Prevention & control of Pollution) Acts
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 provides for establishment of NGT for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environment protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
The Tribunal is not bounded by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
The Tribunal has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” (i.e. a community at large is affected, damage to public health at broader level) & “damage to environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
NGT deals with all environmental laws relating to air and water pollution, the Environment Protection Act, the Forest Conservation Act and the Biodiversity Act as have been set out in Schedule I of the NGT Act.
NOTE: Wildlife Protection comes under the ambit of Green bench of Supreme Court and not under NGT.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/brahmapuram-fiasco-pcb-told-to-recover-compensation-or-face-action/article32084798.ece
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Solution (a)
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 provides for establishment of NGT for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environment protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
The Tribunal is not bounded by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
The Tribunal has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” (i.e. a community at large is affected, damage to public health at broader level) & “damage to environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
NGT deals with all environmental laws relating to air and water pollution, the Environment Protection Act, the Forest Conservation Act and the Biodiversity Act as have been set out in Schedule I of the NGT Act.
NOTE: Wildlife Protection comes under the ambit of Green bench of Supreme Court and not under NGT.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/brahmapuram-fiasco-pcb-told-to-recover-compensation-or-face-action/article32084798.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following treaties provided for the creation of European Union (EU)?
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Solution (a)
European Union (EU), is an international organization comprising 28 European countries and governing common economic, social, and security policies.
The EU was created by the Maastricht Treaty, which entered into force on November 1, 1993.
The treaty was designed to enhance European political and economic integration by creating a single currency (the euro), a unified foreign and security policy, and common citizenship rights and by advancing cooperation in the areas of immigration, asylum, and judicial affairs.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/eu-india-summit-to-launch-talks-on-resuming-fta-negotiations/article32082576.ece
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Solution (a)
European Union (EU), is an international organization comprising 28 European countries and governing common economic, social, and security policies.
The EU was created by the Maastricht Treaty, which entered into force on November 1, 1993.
The treaty was designed to enhance European political and economic integration by creating a single currency (the euro), a unified foreign and security policy, and common citizenship rights and by advancing cooperation in the areas of immigration, asylum, and judicial affairs.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/eu-india-summit-to-launch-talks-on-resuming-fta-negotiations/article32082576.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the statements given below is/are correct about Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (SWM Rules, 2016)?
- Waste generators would have to segregate waste into six streams before handing it over to the collector.
- It has given powers to the local bodies across India to decide the user fees for collection, disposal and processing from bulk generators.
Choose correct answers:
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Solution (b)
Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 replaced the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, which have been in place for the past 16 years.
SWM Rules, 2016 mandated the source segregation of waste in order to channelise the waste to wealth by recovery, reuse and recycle. Waste generators would now have to now segregate waste into three streams- Biodegradables, Dry (Plastic, Paper, metal, Wood, etc.) and Domestic Hazardous waste (diapers, napkins, mosquito repellants, cleaning agents etc.) before handing it over to the collector.
The SWM Rules have given power to the local bodies across India to decide the user fees. Municipal authorities will levy user fees for collection, disposal and processing from bulk generators.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/brahmapuram-fiasco-pcb-told-to-recover-compensation-or-face-action/article32084798.ece
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Solution (b)
Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 replaced the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, which have been in place for the past 16 years.
SWM Rules, 2016 mandated the source segregation of waste in order to channelise the waste to wealth by recovery, reuse and recycle. Waste generators would now have to now segregate waste into three streams- Biodegradables, Dry (Plastic, Paper, metal, Wood, etc.) and Domestic Hazardous waste (diapers, napkins, mosquito repellants, cleaning agents etc.) before handing it over to the collector.
The SWM Rules have given power to the local bodies across India to decide the user fees. Municipal authorities will levy user fees for collection, disposal and processing from bulk generators.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/brahmapuram-fiasco-pcb-told-to-recover-compensation-or-face-action/article32084798.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Nine-dash line often seen in news is related to which of the following?
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Solution (c)
China is claiming its sovereignty over much of South China Sea by invoking its so-called nine-dash line, a vague delineation based on maps from the 1940s.
Its claim is overlapping parts of SCS are claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.
Pic: Nine-Dash Line
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Solution (c)
China is claiming its sovereignty over much of South China Sea by invoking its so-called nine-dash line, a vague delineation based on maps from the 1940s.
Its claim is overlapping parts of SCS are claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.
Pic: Nine-Dash Line
