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The Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act is an Act by Parliament to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected … Read more
KARNATAKA Debate over change of Nataraja memorabilia by Nataka Academy The decision on changing the memorabilia of Lord Nataraja, which is usually given by Karnataka Nataka Academy (KNA) to its annual award winners, has triggered a controversy, with one section of theatre personalities attributing ulterior motives to the move. KNA’s Executive Committee, … Read more
KARNATAKA Registration process of Karnataka SSLC students goes digital The Karnataka Secondary Education and Examination Board (KSEEB) has switched from the manual process of uploading student details to digital mode. With the SSLC exams set to commence in 2018, the state board schools across Karnataka are now uploading student information onto the student tracking system (STS). This … Read more
The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country. The Act was amended in 1988. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was enacted in 1977, to … Read more
In-situ conservation means maintenance of biodiversity in natural habitat whereas Ex-situ conservation emphasises the conservation of biodiversity outside natural habitat.The Indian Constitution entails the subject of forests and wildlife in the Concurrent list. The Federal Ministry acts as a guiding torch dealing with the policies and planning on wildlife conservation and Environmental Conservation, while the … Read more