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    Which body took suo motu cognisance of the news titled 'Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles was ashore dead till January 15', published on 16 Janu
    Question

    Which body took suo motu cognisance of the news titled 'Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles was ashore dead till January 15', published on 16 January 2025?​

    A.

    High Court of Tamil Nadu

    B.

    National Green Tribunal

    C.

    Supreme Court of India

    D.

    High Court of Odisha

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is: (b) National Green Tribunal

    Explanation:

    • The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo motu cognisance of the news article titled "Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles wash ashore dead till January 15," published on January 16, 2025.

    • The NGT issued notices to the state fisheries and forest departments, directing them to address the issue and take necessary actions.

    Information Booster:

    • The NGT is a specialized body in India established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, to handle environmental matters.

    • It has the authority to take suo motu cognisance of environmental issues based on media reports or public interest.

    • The NGT's intervention in this case highlights its proactive role in addressing environmental conce

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