Ecology & Environment – General Studies

Marine pollution occurs when substances introduced or discharged by human activities, including industrial, agricultural, and residential waste, particulates, noise, excessive carbon dioxide, or invasive species, enter the water and result in detrimental effects.

The River Ganga, revered as a sacred waterway by millions, is now grappling with the insidious effects of pollution, posing a grave threat to both the environment and human health

Water pollution is an increasingly pressing environmental issue that poses significant threats to ecosystems, human health, and overall biodiversity.

Water pollution is defined as the “introduction or existence of undesirable substances in water, encompassing organic, inorganic, biological, radiological, or thermal elements, leading to a deterioration in water quality to the extent that it becomes unsuitable for various purposes.” 

Radioactive pollution occurs when radioactive materials are present or deposited in the atmosphere or environment, especially when their presence is unintentional and poses a risk to the environment due to radioactive decay. 

The introduction of the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) in New Delhi in September 2014 was part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative, aimed at monitoring India’s air quality index.

SAFAR, initiated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is a nationwide program designed to evaluate the air quality of a metropolitan

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has instituted national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), ensuring consistent air quality standards across the country. 

The National Clean Air Program (NCAP) stands as India’s pivotal initiative in combating the pervasive issue of air pollution, which poses

In India, the alarming levels of vehicular pollution have become a pressing concern, posing significant threats to public health and the environment.