With the onset of winters, Delhi Air pollution has started increasing. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category with stubble burning causing a rise in pollution levels. Air pollution in Delhi and the whole of the Indo Gangetic Plains is a complex phenomenon that is dependent on a variety of factors. The first and… Continue reading Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken
Year: 2020
Delhi Air pollution and Punjab act, 2009
Punjab Preservation of Sub-Soil Water Act, 2009 prohibits farmers from transplanting the sapling and sowing paddy seeds in nurseries, prior to the notified dates. Haryana too implemented a similar law in 2009. Prior to the enactment of this law, farmers would begin the sowing cycle in April for the crop which can typically take up… Continue reading Delhi Air pollution and Punjab act, 2009
Air Quality index India (AQI)
India has come up with an Air Quality index India (AQI) to give an aggregate sense of the quality of air. The formulation of the index was a continuation of the initiatives under Swachh Bharat Mission envisioned by the present Prime Minister of India. There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor,… Continue reading Air Quality index India (AQI)
Inversion of temperature and Delhi pollution
In normal conditions, Temperature of air decreases with the increasing heights, till the inversion layer. Normally, Air temperature decreases at a rate of 3.5°F for every 1,000 feet (or roughly 6.4°C for every kilometre), in this condition air is called unstable due to it constant movement between cold and warm layers. Temperature inversion layers is… Continue reading Inversion of temperature and Delhi pollution
Global tuberculosis report 2020
News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global tuberculosis report 2020. Facts: Global tuberculosis report: It has been published annually since 1997. Purpose: It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. Key… Continue reading Global tuberculosis report 2020
WHO releases interim results from Solidarity Trial
News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has made available interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial. Facts: What is Solidarity Trial: It was initiated by WHO and its partners in order to help find an effective treatment for Covid-19. Drugs Covered: It covers four repurposed drugs or drug combinations — remde sivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and… Continue reading WHO releases interim results from Solidarity Trial
Session on Precision Agriculture by ICAR
News: A session on “Sensors and Sensing for Precision Agriculture” was organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI). Facts: Precision Agriculture: It is an approach where inputs are utilised in precise amounts to get increased average yields compared to traditional cultivation techniques. How does it work? It uses information… Continue reading Session on Precision Agriculture by ICAR
UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state
News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 6-month long women empowerment programme ‘Mission Shakti’. Facts: Aim: To raise awareness and tackle crime against women in the state. Phases: The six month campaign has two phases: Mission Shakti: It will focus on spreading awareness towards ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girl-child. Operation… Continue reading UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state
Buldhana Pattern of water conservation gets national recognition
News: Union Road Transport & Highways Minister has said that Maharashtra’s ‘Buldhana Pattern’ of water conservation’ has won national recognition and the NITI Aayog is in the process of formulating National Policy on water conservation based on it. Facts: What is Buldhana Pattern? Under this project, the synchronisation of national highway construction and water… Continue reading Buldhana Pattern of water conservation gets national recognition
India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile
News: India has successfully tested a naval version of the BrahMos missile from the indigenously-built stealth destroyer, INS Chennai. Facts: Brahmos Missile: It is a Supersonic Cruise missile that has been jointly developed by India and Russia.The missile has been named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva. Significance: The missile is capable of being… Continue reading India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile
