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Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The 14th Biennial Lake Conference, titled ‘Lake 2024 - Wetlands for Human Well-being, concluded after four days of in-depth discussions at the Dr VS Acharya Hall at Moodbidri on Sunday. Organised by Alvas Education Foundation, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, and the Energy and Wetlands Research Group, the conference proposed several actionable recommendations.Among the key outcomes was the call to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, by the MoEFCC to enhance ecosystem health through location-specific conservation efforts.The conference lauded the designation of the Aghanashini estuary as a Ramsar site on Jan 30. It also advocated for sustainable wetland use in line with Ramsar guidelines.Lake 2024 also raised concerns about the proposed urbanisation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The forum urged the govt to conduct a carrying capacity assessment before proceeding with various projects.The conference recommended adopting the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) as a metric to account for natures contributions to society, advocating for the integration of ecological benefits into govt assessments. A natural capital accounting framework was proposed to support eco-compensation policies based on ecosystem services.Addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of most gram panchayat biodiversity management committees (BMCs) since the implementation of theBiodiversity Act, 2002, the forum suggested that zilla panchayats should oversee BMCs to improve ecosystem health and enforce the access and benefit sharing provisions of the MoEFCC. This would be phased in under the supervision of state biodiversity boards.The vital role of students in documenting ecosystems and biodiversity was emphasised, with Lake 2024 recommending that academic credits be awarded to students participating in biodiversity mapping and inventorying under teacher guidance. The forum also supported the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020s activity-based learning approach and called for its nationwide implementation.The creation of a Western Ghats Task Force in each peninsular Indian state was suggested to ensure good governance of natural resources, focusing on water and biodiversity conservation for regional food and water security.During the valedictory function, Swastishri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Sri Jain Mutt Moodbidri stressed the deep connection between science, knowledge, art, and environmental care. Fr. Melwyn DCunha, pro vice-chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed University, Mangaluru, called on the youth to actively engage in biodiversity conservation.[Excerpt from Down To Earth "14th Biennial Lake Conference" Dated 22/10/24]What law does the recommendation to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats align with?a)Biodiversity Act 2002b)Environment Protection Act 1986c)Indian Forest Act 1927d)Water Protection Act 1990Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.