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NGT Finds Varanasi Tent City Broke Environmental Laws

10 January 20261 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYNGT Finds VaranasiTent City BrokeEnvironmental Laws10 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The National Green Tribunal decided that the Tent City on the Ganga riverbed in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, breached environmental laws both when it was created and while it operated.

Key facts

  • Body: National Green Tribunal (NGT).
  • Project: the Tent City on the Ganga riverbed, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Inauguration: by the Prime Minister, January 2023.
  • Finding: set up and run in violation of environmental norms.

Related fact: IATA

  • A global trade body of airlines, representing over 360 carriers.
  • Its members handle more than 80% of worldwide air traffic.
  • It sets standards on safety, security, efficiency and sustainability in air transport.

Exam angle

  • Tribunal involved: NGT.
  • River concerned: Ganga at Varanasi.
  • IATA stands for the global airline trade body, with 360+ members.

Test yourself

1. Which body ruled that the Varanasi Tent City on the Ganga riverbed violated environmental laws?

The NGT gave the ruling.

2. The Varanasi Tent City was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in which month and year?

The notes state January 2023.

3. IATA, the global airline trade body, represents over how many airlines?

It represents over 360 airlines covering 80%+ of global air traffic.

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