Parliament replies digest (28–31 Jul 2025): Kaziranga, Chilika, CAMPA, ANRF
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What happened
- Land diversion proposals in eco-sensitive zones go to the Standing Committee of the NBWL after the State Board for Wild Life recommends them [PIB, Parliament reply].
- Chilika water quality is monitored monthly at 33 stations in four sectors [PIB, Parliament reply].
- CAMPA funds sit in the Public Accounts under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 [PIB, Parliament reply].
- ANRF, set up under the ANRF Act, 2023, came into force on 5 February 2024 [PIB, Parliament reply].
Background
- Key Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 provisions came into force on 1 August 2025 [PIB].
Why it matters
- These are procedural facts examiners love for statement questions.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-31): land diversion proposals in eco-sensitive zones go to the Standing Committee of the NBWL after the State Board for Wild Life recommends them.
- These are procedural facts examiners love for statement questions.
Quotable data pointChilika water quality is monitored monthly at 33 stations in four sectors.
PIB: MoEFCC: PQ Kaziranga ESZ diversion, 31 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CAMPA, ANRF.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
ANRF Act came into force on
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
CAF Act was enacted in
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoEFCC: PQ Kaziranga ESZ diversion, 31 Jul 2025
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