GS3GS2

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vi) National EV policy - reduce exhaust emission

vii) Ban on stubble burning.

Effectiveness of the steps taken by government

Positive - Reduction in PM10 and PM2.5 in the cities such as Delhi

Eg. More days of less pollution in 2023 compared to 2022.

Increased capacity of RE generation ~66 GW solar energy produced

Lacunae

Underutilisation of fund under NCAP - (PSC report)

Increasing private vehicles in major cities.

Vagaries of nature - increasing climate change disasters supplementing issues of pollution.

Air pollution causes several respiratory issues and organ failure. It leads to reduced life expectancy ~ 5.9 years (WHO). Improved public transportation, clean fuel and lifestyle changes (LiFE) are needed to abate the pollution

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Conclusion

Air pollution causes several respiratory issues and organ failure. It leads to reduced life expectancy ~5.9 years (WHO). Improved public transportation, clean fuel and lifestyle changes (LiFE) are needed to abate the pollution

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Balanced positive and negative analysis
Data-backed with WHO figures

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Topper

Aditya Agarwal

AIR 1

Subject & Paper

GS3GS2

Topic

Environment

Air Pollution

Effectiveness of government measures for air pollution

Writing Stats

152

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Bullets

Analytical, balanced

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