Source: TH Subject: Pollution and other issues Context: A new assessment shows that air pollution is now India’s largest health threat, cutting life expectancy, worsening disease burdens, and affecting vulnerable groups nationwide. About Invisible Epidemic: Air Pollution in India Trends in India’s Air Pollution: Air pollution is no longer a seasonal winter issue, but a …
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Source: HT Subject: Environment Context: The Delhi government has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached 400, entering the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season. About Graded Response Action Plan: What it is? The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a dynamic …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: India Today Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), completing five years, faces scrutiny on fund utilization and air quality improvements in the 131 funded cities. Over the past five years, the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has shown a mixed performance. Studies reveal that out …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Pollution, Geography Source: The Hindu Context: Four years since the Centre launched the National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP), analysts found that progress has been slow and pollution has only incrementally reduced in most cities. The Launch: In January 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the National Clean Air …
