Today’s Current Affairs: Supreme Court Questions Centre Over Forest Fires in Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for only allocating Rs 3.15 crore out of the requested Rs 10 crore to Uttarakhand to combat forest fires. The apex court also questioned why forest officials were assigned to election duty during the outbreak of forest fires. The hearing has been adjourned and will resume later today, as the court seeks answers from the government regarding the mismanagement of the forest fire situation in Uttarakhand.
Question 1: How much money did the state of Uttarakhand ask for to control forest fires?
– A. Rs 1 crore
– B. Rs 5 crore
– C. Rs 10 crore
– D. Rs 15 crore
Answer: C. Rs 10 crore
Question 2: What did the Supreme Court question the government about regarding forest officials?
– A. Why they were deputed to election duty
– B. Why they were not given proper training
– C. Why they were not provided with necessary equipment
– D. Why they were not given any incentives
Answer: A. Why they were deputed to election duty
Question 3: How many forest fires were reported in Uttarakhand since November last year?
– A. 200
– B. 300
– C. 398
– D. 500
Answer: C. 398
Question 4: What percentage of the wildlife cover in Uttarakhand was on fire due to forest incidents?
– A. 0.01%
– B. 0.1%
– C. 1%
– D. 10%
Answer: B. 0.1%
Why did the Supreme Court criticize the Union government regarding forest fires in Uttarakhand?
The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for only providing Rs 3.15 crore to Uttarakhand when the state had asked for Rs 10 crore to tackle forest fires. The court also questioned why forest officials were deployed for election duty while forest fires were occurring.
What was the response from the Uttarakhand government regarding the forest fires in the state?
The Uttarakhand government informed the court that since November last year, there were 398 forest fires in Uttarakhand, resulting in the death of five individuals. They also stated that all the fires were man-made and that criminal cases had been filed against 60 individuals in connection with the incidents.
What steps did the Supreme Court suggest to tackle the issue of forest fires in Uttarakhand?
During the hearing, the Supreme Court emphasized that cloud seeding or depending on rain was not a viable solution for the forest fires in Uttarakhand. The court stressed the importance of taking preventive measures and implementing strategies to address the problem effectively.
Today's Current Affairs shed light on the Supreme Court's criticism of the Union government regarding the forest fires in Uttarakhand. The apex court questioned why only Rs 3.15 crore was allocated to the state when it had requested Rs 10 crore to address the issue. Additionally, the court raised concerns about forest officials being assigned to election duties while the fires were rampant. The hearing was adjourned and is set to resume later today. Since November last year, Uttarakhand has witnessed 398 forest fires, resulting in the loss of five lives. The court was informed that all the fires were man-made, leading to the filing of 388 criminal cases. The plea emphasizes the need for urgent steps to protect the environment and wildlife from such devastating incidents.
