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Global ocean conveyor belt, White-bellied Heron and Compensatory afforestation

Global ocean conveyor belt, White-bellied Heron and Compensatory afforestation

Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein Key Points to Ponder: • What is the role of Governor after completion of assembly elections and results? • What is the difference between ‘majority’ and the ‘single largest’ party in the elections? Story continues below this ad • Who makes the government-‘ a majority party ‘ or the ‘single largest’ party? • How governor is important in this scenario? • Can Governor delay the swearing-in of leader of a ‘single largest’ party as Chief Minister? • Can Governor ask to submit proof of support from the majority mark MLAs for the government formation in a state? • What is the precedence set? • Article 164 of the Constitution says what? • What is floor test and why it is required especially for the government formation? • What …

Planted 1,000 trees, not because of violation: MCD on compensatory afforestation in Paschim Vihar

Planted 1,000 trees, not because of violation: MCD on compensatory afforestation in Paschim Vihar

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has carried out compensatory afforestation and planted over 1,000 saplings in west Delhi’s Paschim Vihar as ordered by the state forest department, the civic body told the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The report added that the horticulture department has completed the plantation without “admitting any violation”. MCD was asked to carry out compensatory afforestation for excessive pruning in the area, for which the department has filed an affidavit mentioning that the pruning was done in “good faith” and that the compensatory plantation is not an admittance of guilt or any wrongdoing. NGT is hearing a plea in which Paschim Vihar resident Khyati Anand had alleged illegal lopping and pruning of more than 250 trees in various blocks in February and March 2024. The forest department, in an affidavit in January this year, had stated that though MCD has the approval to prune trees, the activity was done far beyond the permitted numbers. The forest department, in its report dated January 13, had also said it has asked the civic …