Link Between Air Pollution and Lung Disease

A recent study conducted in Delhi has shed light on the concerning health implications faced by outdoor workers due to their daily exposure to unclean air. The research focused on various occupational groups, including wastepickers, safai karamcharis (municipal sweepers), and ..

Tags: Air pollution in Delhi • lung diseases

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Delhi’s Summer Action Plan

On May 1, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched an action plan to combat air pollution during the summer months in Delhi. The main objective of the summer strategy is to manage the problem of dust pollution, which has significantly contributed ..

Tags: Air pollution in Delhi • Air Quality in Delhi • Chief Minister of Delhi

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: States Current Affairs

Delhi “Real-time Source Apportionment Project”

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reviewed the progress of the real-time source apportionment project. What is Real-time Source Apportionment Project? The real-time source apportionment project is being implemented by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi and ..

Tags: Air pollution in Delhi • Delhi pollution • Delhi Pollution Control Committee

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: States Current Affairs

Delhi Winter Action Plan

A winter action plan was unveiled by the Delhi Government to combat air pollution. Key facts The 15-point Delhi Winter Action Plan will act as the blueprint for addressing air pollution in the national capital. The plan involves collaborating with ..

Tags: Air pollution control device • Air pollution in Delhi • Air Quality in Delhi • CNG • Delhi

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Target under National Clean Air Programme

A new target has been set under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Key facts The Indian Government has set a new target of 40 per cent reduction in the particulate matter concentration by 2026 in cities under the NCAP. ..

Tags: Air pollution in Delhi • Air Pollution in India • Environment Pollution • environmental pollution • National Clean Air programme (NCAP)

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Ban on entry of medium, heavy vehicles into Delhi

On June 23, 2022, Government of Delhi issued an order to ban the entry of medium and heavy goods vehicles in Delhi, starting from November to February, in order to curb vehicular pollution. Highlights As per official, entry of vehicles ..

Tags: Air pollution in Delhi • Dust storms • PM10 • PM2.5 • Stubble burning

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs