Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh, Pg8
Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Tapping the shine, Pg8
India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.
Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Deepavali fireworks send Delhi air quality inching to a five-year low, Pg1
Delhi's air quality plummets post-Deepavali, nearing five-year low despite 'green' cracker ban, raising concerns over pollution control.
Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception, Pg6
Delhi and Lucknow's flawed pollution monitoring systems undermine public trust, skew policy, and risk global commitments, demanding urgent scientific rigor.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
On air, connect the dots, Pg8.
Delhi's winter air quality hinges on La Niña, delayed stubble burning, and green cracker efficacy amidst complex atmospheric conditions.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Fire in the sky, Pg8
Supreme Court allows 'green' firecrackers in Delhi, balancing cultural norms, economic interests, and environmental concerns amidst persistent air pollution challenges.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
GRAP II curbs in place as air quality worsens, Pg8.
Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP II as AQI nears 'very poor', mandating strict pollution control measures and citizen cooperation for improved air quality.
Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
The science behind the sparkle: green crackers are cleaner, not clean, Pg16.
Green crackers reduce emissions by 30-40% but still release harmful ultrafine particles, posing health and environmental risks.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Days Before Diwali, Delhi Gasps, Pg5.
Two days before Diwali (October 18), Delhi recorded hazardous air quality levels, with particulate matter (PM10) readings spiking to 843 µg/m³ at Anand Vihar — over 16 times the WHO safe limit. Experts warn of further worsening during festive celebrations despite restrictions on firecrackers.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Gudalur’s Violet Revival: The Kurinji Blooms Again, Pg9.
The rare kurinji flower (Strobilanthes), known for its cyclical blooming, has reappeared in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, after eight years. The event marks a significant sign of ecological recovery and biodiversity revival in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.
Health SectorMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11
Microbial imbalance in rice paddies linked to arsenic buildup, yield loss, and straighthead disease, posing threat to global rice production.
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