GS-1Specific Microtheme

Severe Air Pollution, Photochemical Smog, and Health Hazards

Mapped under Urban Environment and Hazards → Topic 08 Urbanisation

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Other Microthemes in Urban Environment and Hazards:

Urban Flooding, Encroachment of Wetlands, Runoff Issues Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect and Micro-climate Alterations Severe Air Pollution, Photochemical Smog, and Health Hazards Solid Waste Management Deficits, Landfill Fires, E-waste Depletion of Urban Water Bodies and Groundwater Stress ('Day Zero' Risks)

UPSC Mains Questions on "Severe Air Pollution, Photochemical Smog, and Health Hazards" (2)

2015 marks

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?

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2015 marks

Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of the Apex Court in this regard.

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