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Justice Madan B Lokur committee was set up to take steps to1. Look into violation of environment rules.2. Prevent stubble burning3. Draft new water policy4. Regulate digital lending

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Prevent stubble burning

The correct answer is Prevent stubble burning.

  • The Supreme Court had appointed Justice Madan B. Lokur committee in October 2020, to prevent stubble burning in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, amid rising levels of pollution in the national capital and adjoining regions.
    • ​Hence, option 2 is correct.
  • He is a former judge of the Supreme court. 
  • The Supreme Court also directed the appointment of the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA).
  • Chief secretaries of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were advised to help the Lokur panel with physical surveillance of fields to check instances of stubble burning and other related matters.
  • It will get assistance from National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme and Bharat Scouts.


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