Federal Environmental Governance & Forests in India

Federal Environmental Governance & Forests in India

With reference to Federal Environmental Governance in India, consider the following statements: The subject ‘Forests’ is listed under the State List in the Seventh Schedule. The Union Government has the exclusive power to declare any wild animal as ‘vermin’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India-UK Strategic Partnership & UNSC Support

India-UK Strategic Partnership & UNSC Support

With reference to the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, recently in news, consider the following statements: It includes the establishment of a Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. It involves a joint investment for a Climate Tech Start-up Fund. The UK has reiterated its support for India’s permanent membership in a … Read more

National Red List Assessment: Species & Conservation

National Red List Assessment: Species & Conservation

Consider the following statements regarding the National Red List Assessment initiative: It aims to assess the extinction risk of approximately 11,000 species. The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) are the nodal agencies. The methodology follows the IUCN Species Conservation Cycle. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Surrogacy Act, Reproductive Choice & Article 21

Surrogacy Act, Reproductive Choice & Article 21

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held that the age restrictions under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, will not apply retrospectively. This right to reproductive choice is considered an integral part of which Article of the Constitution?