Current Affairs Question - 29 April 2019

Explanation :

• EPCA derives its power from Environmental Protection Act 1986; hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• EPCA is mandated to enforce GRAP in National Capital Region of India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Explanation :

• The NGT was established on October 18, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, passed by the Central Government and so, it is a statutory body.
• With the enactment of the NGT Act, civil courts cannot hear matters related to environmental issues under the seven laws (Schedule 1 of NGT Act) which the NGT is empowered to deal with.
• It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principle of natural justice. It has been made so, so that environmentalists can approach the NGT with ease and shall not worry much about the evidences.

Explanation :

• It draws inspiration from the India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
• Article 21 of Indian constitution deals with Right to life & Right to life has inherent meaning of Right to healthy & dignified life.

Explanation :

• GRAP lays down stratified actions that are required to be taken as and when the concentration of pollutants reaches a certain level. This is primarily related to the pollution in Delhi. The plan puts governments under the lens and holds out the promise of improvement in air quality.

The plan was prepared by the Supreme Court mandated Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA).

Explanation :

IRDAI has constituted a 13 member committee under IRDAI Executive Chairman Dr. Suresh Mathur to look into the regulatory framework of microinsurance and recommend measures to boost the demand of such microinsurances.