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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Reimagining India’s Air Pollution Policy

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction India’s air pollution policy has historically been a “ritual of reaction.” Every winter, as PM 2.5 levels soar, the state responds with emergency measures like the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), odd-even schemes, and construction bans. While these are necessary, they are …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Methane Emissions from Indian Landfills

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The “Super Pollutant”: Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas. While Carbon Dioxide (CO2) often dominates climate discussions, methane is 84 times more potent at trapping heat over a 20-year period. Source in Waste: Methane is generated naturally in landfills through the …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Fading Sunlight in India: Causes, Implications, and Policy Pathways

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.    Introduction A recent study by scientists from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has highlighted an important environmental trend: sunshine hours have declined across most parts of India during the last three decades. This is not a minor meteorological …

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