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  • May 17, 2024
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SC DISTRUSTS DDA, ISSUES NOTICE FOR ILLEGAL TREE FELLING

Why in the news?

  • The Supreme Court issued a contempt of court notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice Chairman for allegedly misrepresenting facts.
  • DDA’s Vice Chairman, Subhashish Panda, filed a “wrong” affidavit stating that 642 trees in Delhi’s Ridge Forest area were cut without court approval.

About Central armed police forces institution of medical Science (CAPFIMS)

  • Address basic medical needs of CAPF personnel and families due to their service nature.
  • Attract and retain talented professionals within CAPF.
  • Offer in-house training, specialisation, and post-graduate courses for healthcare professionals to enhance medical capabilities.
About National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(NEERI):

  • Premier research institute funded by the Government of India.
  • Dedicated to environmental science and engineering.
  • Mission: Conduct research on environmental management, pollution control, and sustainable development.
  • Falls under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
  • Established: in 1958 in Nagpur, focusing on various environmental issues.
  • Headquarters: Nagpur, with five zonal laboratories across India.
  • Expertise includes climate/environment, health, testing, monitoring, policy development, research, standards, and technology R&D.