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GREEN FIRECRACKERS: REDUCING EMISSIONS BUT NOT ELIMINATING POLLUTION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Supreme Court Permission: The Supreme Court recently permitted the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi for two days during Deepavali. Environmental Significance: Developed by CSIR-NEERI, these crackers aim to reduce particulate matter and harmful emissions compared to conventional fireworks. THREE MAJOR …
Read MoreGRAP AND DELHI’S STRUGGLE AGAINST WINTER AIR POLLUTION WHY IN THE NEWS ? GRAP Implementation: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorated to the poor category. Effectiveness Debate: A Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) analysis …
Read MoreSouth Asia’s Worsening Air Pollution Needs Urgent Action Syllabus: GSPaper-3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ,Sustainable Development ,Climate Change Why in the News ? The 2024 India–Pakistan Smog renewed concerns about escalating air pollution across South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore recording some of the world’s worst AQI levels. Reports from Greenpeace …
Read MoreLahore Tops Global Pollution Chart with AQI 424 Why in News? Lahore, Pakistan, recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 424, making it the most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir data. The city’s PM2.5 concentration reached hazardous levels, while Karachi also ranked among the top 10 globally. This situation calls for …
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