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Urban Noise Pollution: A Silent Public Health Crisis Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? Urban noise pollution, also known as acoustic pollution or sound pollution, has emerged as one of the most neglected public health crises in India, with significant noise pollution impact on citizens’ well-being. Cities …
Read MoreWildfires Reversing Gains in Global Air Quality Why in the News ? The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report highlights that wildfires in Canada and the U.S. have drastically increased air pollution levels, reversing decades of progress in reducing particulate matter pollution, and posing severe threats to life expectancy and human health. Findings of …
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency Poses Rising Health Threat Why in the News? During a webinar by Naruvi Hospitals and The Hindu, experts highlighted the epidemic-level prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in India. They urged for awareness, supplementation, mid-day sun exposure, and food fortification to tackle this growing public health nutrition concern. Growing Crisis and Key Contributors: …
Read MoreTOBACCO AFFORDABILITY FUELS CANCER CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Issues related to health and family. ● Measures taken to combat health crisis Why in the News? India observes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, amid rising concerns over the increasing affordability of tobacco products, particularly among rural and low-income groups. Despite global trends showing reduced …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rhodamine B, a synthetic dye linked to cancer, is banned in food products in several countries, including India. Its illegal use in consumables, such as cotton candy, has prompted public health actions and regulatory bans to protect consumers. Global Perspective on Rhodamine B: Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye used in …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management Why in the News? A global study conducted in 2022 analyzed 266 studies. It found that heat waves were linked to an7% rise in mortality. Among various health risks, stroke and coronary heart disease showed the highest specific risk. Climate Conditions Scientific consensus identifies 2023 as the …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …
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