The Act empowers the Central Government to make the following rules for the first time: Standard of quality of air, water, and soil for various areas and for various purposes. Maximum permissible limits of concentration for various environmental pollutants (including noise) for different areas. Procedures and safeguards for the handling of hazardous substances. Prohibition… Continue reading ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Air pollution is defined as the presence of any liquid or gaseous substances in the atmosphere in such a concentration which tends to be injurious to man, animals, plants or environment. The Air Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution of India and in pursuance of decisions of Stockholm Conference. Objective: to provide… Continue reading AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted for providing a higher level of protection to forests and to regulate diversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes. Clear Definition: The term “forest land” mentioned in the Act refers to the reserved forest, protected forest, or any area recorded as forest in the government records. The term “tree” will… Continue reading FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Launched by the Environment Ministry, under ‘Swachh Bharat’ Colour coded: AQI act as ‘One Number- One Colour-One Description’ to judge the Air Quality for Common Man to judge the air quality within his vicinity Central Pollution Control Board along with State Pollution Control Boards has been operating National Air Monitoring Program (NAMP) covering 240 cities… Continue reading Air Quality Index (AQI)
National Air Quality Index (AQI)
The AQI values and corresponding ambient concentrations (health breakpoints), as well as associated likely health impacts for the identified eight pollutants, are as follows: Ambient Air Quality Standards in India The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 was enacted by the Central Government with the objective of arresting the deterioration of air quality. The current… Continue reading National Air Quality Index (AQI)
WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
The WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 defined terms like pollution, sewage effluent, trade effluent, stream, and boards. The salient features of WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 The Act provides for maintenance and restoration of quality of all types of surface and groundwater. Controlling bodies: It provides for the establishment… Continue reading WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972
Wildlife Act, a landmark in the history, was enacted for providing protection to wild animals and birds. From State to Concurrent subject: Wildlife was transferred from State list to concurrent list in 1976, thus giving powers to the Central government to enact legislation. Salient features of WPA-1972. Clear definitions: It clearly defines the wild-life related… Continue reading WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972
India’s foreign policy concerns
Context: Analysing the possible outcomes of the US foreign policy under new president Biden that will concern India Background- India-US relation during Trump years Defence cooperation: India signed all the ‘foundational’ agreements with America and bought billions of dollars’ worth of military hardware from them. Strategic Autonomy: India resisted converting the Quad into a military or strategic… Continue reading India’s foreign policy concerns
Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Context: Learning through the success stories of Vietnam and Bangladesh More in News Bangladesh has become the second largest apparel exporter after China. Vietnam’s exports in apparel sector has grown by about 240% in the past eight years. Vietnam’s success stories Duty free exports: Signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with important trading partners like… Continue reading Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
Context- National Green Tribunal bans firecrackers in place where air quality is poor. What are the guidelines of National Green Tribunal for firecrackers? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers between November 10 and 30 in places where air quality is ‘poor’… Continue reading Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
