National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025

Current Context: The National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’, organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), was held on March 29-30, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

• It was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, while the valedictory session was chaired by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• Focused on sustainable environmental management, the event aimed to address issues like climate change, pollution control, and biodiversity conservation.
• It included four technical sessions on air quality, water quality, forest conservation, and reflections on key environmental concerns.
• Additionally, the conference featured an exhibition titled "Environment – Students’ Perspective", showcasing innovative university-led projects.
• To further the cause of environmental awareness, the e-Journal and a commemorative book, ‘Voice of Nature’, were launched during the event.

Question:

Q.1 The National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ was primarily organized by which of the following organizations?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
b) National Green Tribunal (NGT)
c) NITI Aayog
d) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Answer: b) The National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’, organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), was held on March 29-30, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.