Biology — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This landmark amendment inserted Article 48A into the Directive Principles of State Policy, mandating the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. It also introduced Article 51A(g) as a Fundamental Duty, obligating every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment.	Provided a strong constitutional basis for environmental protection and conservation efforts in India, directly influencing subsequent environmental legislation and policy frameworks related to biodiversity and ecological balance. It elevated environmental concerns to a constitutional imperative for both the state and its citizens.