Eutrophication and Ageing of Lakes, Algal Blooms, Dead Zones – UPSC Environment Notes
Eutrophication, a phenomenon stemming from excessive nutrient enrichment in aquatic ecosystems, has emerged as a pressing environmental concern worldwide
Marine Pollution: Oil Spills and Plastic – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
Pollution in River Ganga – UPSC Environment Notes
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
Effects of Water Pollution – Industrial Wastes, Thermal and Radiation Pollution, Mining. Groundwater and Drinking Water Contamination, Sewage Water, Agricultural Sources, Invasive Aquatic Species – UPSC Environment Notes
Water pollution is an increasingly pressing environmental issue that poses significant threats to ecosystems, human health, and overall biodiversity.
Water Pollution: Causes, Effects & Control Measures – UPSC Environment Notes
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 – Ionising & Non Ionising Accidents , Safe Disposal of Nuclear Wastes – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
National Air Quality Index (AQI) – UPSC Environment Notes
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 System for Monitoring Air Pollutants – UPSC Environment Notes
SAFAR, initiated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is a nationwide program designed to evaluate the air quality of a metropolitan
National Clean Air Program (NCAP) – Measures to Control Air Pollution in NCR – UPSC Environment Notes
The National Clean Air Program (NCAP) stands as India's pivotal initiative in combating the pervasive issue of air pollution, which poses
Measures to Control Vehicular Pollution in India – UPSC Environment Notes
In India, the alarming levels of vehicular pollution have become a pressing concern, posing significant threats to public health and the environment.
