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Air Pollution
Air Pollution: Introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, biological materials which cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, and cause damage to the natural environment is Air Pollution. The Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth’s ecosystems. ..
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 firecracker sales. In these states, government has permitted the sale of ‘green crackers’ instead. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Air pollution • Air Pollution in India • CSIR-NEERI • Delhi pollution • Delhi Pollution Control Committee • Firecrackers • green cracker
RMI India launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
NITI Aayog, in association with the RMI and RMI India, launched Shoonya campaign on September 15, 2021. Key Points Shoonya campaign is an initiative to work with consumers and industry in order to promote pollution-free delivery vehicles. This campaign was launched with the aim of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in urban delivery ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Air pollution • big basket • Carbon emissions • Electric vehicle • NITI Aayog • RMI • RMI India • Shoonya Campaign
September 7: International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed every year on September 7. Highlights The day is facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). In the year 2021, the day was observed under the theme– “Healthy Air, Healthy Planet”. Background This day was first established at the 74th session of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Air pollution • International day of clean air for blue skies • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) • World Health Organization
Study: India can save $1.2 Billion a Year by Shutting Old Coal Plants
A study says that by shutting down some old coal-burning power plants and allowing newer ones to run for longer hours India can save $1.2 billion per year. The study was conducted by Council on Energy, Environment and Water. (CEEW) Highlights The report says that India should quickly decommission inefficient coal-fired capacity of 30 gigawatts. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Air pollution • CEEW • coal power • coal-burning power plants • Council on Energy Environment and Water • Soil Pollution • Water pollution
Report: 99 of 100 cities with environmental risk are in Asia
A private firm Verisk Maplecroft has found that the Asian cities face the greatest risk from environmental issues. This includes natural disasters and air pollution. Key Findings of the report Of the hundred most vulnerable cities, ninety-nine are located in Asia. Of the 100, around thirty-seven are in China and forty three are in India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Air pollution • Cities in Asia • Climate change • climate risks • Earthquakes • Flood • Greenhouse gas • Natural Disaster • typhoon • Water pollution • Water scarcity