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Supreme Court Flags Citizen Role in Air Pollution Why in the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the persistent poor AQI in Delhi, observing that citizens suffering from air pollution also indirectly contribute to it. The Court questioned conflicting expert reports and sought urgent, issue-wise solutions from authorities, emphasizing the need for a …
Read MoreSecondary Aerosols Deepen Delhi’s PM2.5 Crisis Why in the News? A recent Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA analysis) reveals that nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 load comes from secondary aerosols, especially ammonium sulfate, highlighting the role of coal-based SO₂ emissions, atmospheric chemistry, and regional pollution in worsening winter smog. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreArtificial Rains: A Mirage in Delhi’s Pollution Battle Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? Delhi’s much-anticipated cloud seeding experiment on October 28, 2025, failed to bring respite from toxic smog. The attempt highlighted the limitations of artificial rain as a pollution-control measure, reinforcing the need for scientific, long-term, …
Read MoreNO BAND-AID SOLUTIONS FOR DELHI’S POLLUTION CRISIS Why in the News? Fuel ban imposed: CAQM enforced a ban on fuel for 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from July 1 as an anti-pollution move, addressing one aspect of the complex environmental health issue in the capital. Delhi pushback: Delhi Government called for a pause, citing …
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