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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 43

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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When was the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 29 March 2023.

  • The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 29 March 2023.

  • Its purpose is to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, aiming to streamline approvals for certain developmental and strategic projects.

  • The bill seeks to exclude specific categories of land from the purview of the Act, particularly for infrastructure projects in border areas and to enhance livelihood opportunities in tribal regions.

  • While the government claims it will balance development with environmental protection, several environmentalists and activists have raised concerns over the potential misuse and its impact on forest conservation.

  • The bill has become a subject of debate regarding environment vs. development priorities in India.

Therefore, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 29 March 2023.