Air Pollution in India
IQAir’s Fifth World Air Quality Report: Key Findings
The fifth World Air Quality Report by IQAir shows that India is still facing a severe air pollution crisis. The report revealed that 39 Indian cities were among the world’s 50 most polluted cities based on PM2.5 levels in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
World Bank: Curbing Air Pollution in India Needs Efforts Across South Asia
The World Bank released a report emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts of all South Asian countries to reduce air pollution. What are the key findings of the report? There are six major airsheds in South Asia. These are: West/Central ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
West Bengal’s ‘Graded Response Action Plan’
The state government of West Bengal announced ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) after Kolkata’s air quality worsened significantly during the last week of November. About West Bengal’s GRAP ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) aims to combat increasing air pollution in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Link of PM 2.5 Pollutants to Anaemia Prevalence
A new study titled “Reducing the burden of anaemia in Indian women of reproductive age with clean-air targets” has found a link between the PM 2.5 pollutants and the prevalence of anaemia. It was conducted by researchers from institutions and ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes 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. ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign
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 ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) enhanced
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What are Green Crackers?
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 ..