CAG Report: 40% of Environment Related Crimes in India are from Rajasthan

On March 6, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled the report for the year that ended on 31st March 2018 (2017-18). The report was tabled in the assembly. According to the report, between 2014 and 2016, 40% of environmental crimes in India were from Rajasthan. Key Findings of the Report The report pointed out ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: CAG • Environmental Crimes • Forest Conservation Act 1980 • Rajasthan • Ranthambhore National Park • Tiger Reserves • Wildlife Protection Act 1972

WCCB wins Asia Environment Enforcement Awards for combating trans-boundary environmental crime

United Nations Environment Program has selected Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and its enforcement officer RS Sharath for 2018 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards. They were selected under organization and individual categories respectively for their outstanding contributions in combating the trans-boundary environmental crimes.  The 2018 Awards will be given by UNEP with UN Development Programme (UNDP), ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Asia Environment Enforcement Awards • Awards • Environmental Crimes • RS Sharath • UNEP • WCCB • Wildlife Crimes