NEMA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following commitee has recommended establishment of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)?

a. Madhav Gadgil committee
b. Rajiv Lal committee
c. Rajendra Singh committee
d. TSR Subramanian committee
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: TSR Subramanian committee

Explanation:
Recommendations of TSR Subramanian committee :

- Under Environment Loss Management Act (ELMA) , set up National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) at central and State Environment Management Authority (SEMA) at state level.
- NEMA & SEMA would evaluate project clearance using technology and expertise, in a time bound manner, provide single window clearance.
- They also appraise and monitor projects & take powers of existing pollution control boards.