Air Pollution in India Current Affairs, GK & News

New Target under National Clean Air Programme

September 27, 2022

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. This is an update of the earlier goal of 20 to 30 per cent reduction ..

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First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign

September 15, 2022

NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic Vehicles and improve air quality for citizens in the country. They have shared their success ..

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Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) enhanced

October 20, 2021

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has developed a new ‘Decision Support System’ (DSS) as well as ‘Air Quality Early Warning System’ (AQEWS). These systems were launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh. Key Facts DSS and AQEWS systems were launched for better air-quality management in Delhi-NCR ..

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What are Green Crackers?

October 16, 2021

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic related situation and concerns regarding increasing pollution due to firecrackers during festive season, many states have imposed certain rules on fireworks in the year 2021. Highlights States have imposed either a complete or partial ban on firecracker sales. In these states, government has permitted the sale of ‘green crackers’ instead. What ..

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WHO revises Air Quality norms

September 23, 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revised its global air quality guidelines and recommended more stringent standards for key pollutants. Key facts WHO set the new standards in the first update of its air quality guidelines since 2005. PM 2.5 norms for 24 hours average has been changed to 15 micro-g/m3 against 25 micro-g/m3 in ..

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National Vehicle Scrappage Policy

August 14, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy on August 13, 2021. Key Points The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy is also dubbed as “voluntary vehicle-fleet modernisation programme”. This programme aims to modernise India’s “vehicular population”. It also seeks to remove unfit vehicles from roads in an environment-friendly and scientific manner. It is in ..

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