National Green Tribunal and NGT Act 2010 The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. NGT established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. Enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief …
List of Major Ports in India India has a coastline spanning 7516.6 kilometres, forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world. There are 12 major ports, 200 notified minor and intermediate ports. The Indian Government has allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up to 100 per cent under the automatic route for port and …
The Lohit River It is an important left-bank and the farthest east tributary of the Brahmaputra River. The river originates from the Tirap Phasi Ranges located in the Eastern Tibet region. Then enters India via Kibitho – a small town lying at the border post. The Lohit River after entering the country and flows through …
National Parks in India State Name of the National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1. Campbell Bay National Park 2. Galathea National Park 3. Mahatma National Park 4. Saddle Peak National Park 5. South Button National Park Andhra Pradesh Sri Venkateswara Park Arunachal Pradesh 1. Namdapha National Park 2. Namdapha Tiger Reserve 3. Pakhui …
International Energy Agency (IEA) Established in 1974 as per framework of the OECD. IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental To ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond. Its mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide Headquarters (Secretariat): Paris, France. It …
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies. The tribunal was established under the Companies Act 2013 and was constituted on 1 June 2016 by the government of India It is based on the recommendation of the Balakrishna Eradi committee …
List of Tiger Reserves in India S No. Name of Tiger Reserve State Total area (In Sq.Kms.) 1 Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Andhra Pradesh 3296.31 2 Namdapha Arunachal Pradesh 2052.82 3 Kamlang Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh 783.00 4 Pakke Arunachal Pradesh 1198.45 5 Manas Assam 3150.92 6 Nameri Assam 344 7 Orang Tiger Reserve Assam 492.46 …
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The NDMA is apex statutory body for disaster management in India and established in 2009. It is under control of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Its provisions are envisaged in Disaster Management Act, 2005 It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. Its primary purpose is to coordinate response to natural or man-made …
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. WCCB has been created under under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bureau has it’s …
List of Bird Sanctuaries in India Name of the State Name of the Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh Atapaka Bird Sanctuary Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary Sri Peninsula Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary Assam Bordoibam Beelmukh Birds’ Sanctuary Deepor beel bird sanctuary Panidihing bird sanctuary Bihar Nagi Dam …