Air pollution in Delhi: GK, Current Affairs, Questions, Trivia and News

Electric Vehicle Policy passed by Delhi Government

December 23, 2019

The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, December 23, 2019, announced that the Cabinet of the Delhi Government has approved a policy on electric vehicles (EVs). The aim of the policy will be to tackle the rising air population in India’s capital territory. A board will be constituted by the Delhi government for ..

Stubble burning down in Punjab, Haryana, UP since 2016

December 9, 2019

Stubble burning is the setting up of fire to the left over straw that remains after harvesting of paddy, wheat etc. The Government restricted and discouraged this practice. However, it generally helps in killing slugs and pests and can reduce the nitrogen tie-up. The harmful effects are loss of nutrients, pollution from smoke and the ..