Justice Sanjay Kumar Appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal
The Central Government has appointed Justice Sanjay Kumar as the new Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Justice Sanjay Kumar appointed as Chairperson of the NGT.
- The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
- The Chairperson must be a retired Judge of the Supreme Court or a retired Chief Justice of a High Court.
- NGT's primary role is the expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 15–25 | Polity is a core UPSC subject. Both Prelims and Mains test constitutional provisions in depth. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–6 | Questions on constitutional amendments, Parliament, and schemes appear in every SSC paper. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–10 | State PCS papers test both central and state government structures. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Article numbers related to the topic (e.g., Article 356 for President's Rule)
- Constitutional bodies: composition, tenure, appointment authority
- Recent amendments and their impact
- Supreme Court / High Court judgements mentioned in news
- Government schemes: ministry, launch year, beneficiaries
Practice Questions
Q1. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in which year?
- 2005
- 2010
- 2012
- 2015
Explanation: The NGT was established on October 18, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
Q2. Who appoints the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
- President of India
- Chief Justice of India
- Central Government in consultation with CJI
- Parliament of India
Explanation: The Chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
How to Prepare Indian Polity & Governance for Government Exams
Map every news item to an Article or provision in the Constitution. This is what UPSC Prelims directly tests.
For SSC and Railway, focus on the practical side — who appoints whom, term lengths, and what each body does.
Note the date and context of any constitutional amendment or ordinance. Questions are often framed around the 'first time' or 'most recent' event.
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