ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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deforstation
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bribery
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air pollution
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Detailed explanation-1: -Recently, the Centre has set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) by 2026, updating the earlier goal of 20 to 30% reduction by 2024.
Detailed explanation-2: -Assertion : Government of India enacted the Air (Prevention and Control) act in 1981 to control and abate air pollution in India. Reason : The Government of India promotes and encourages the use of alternatives of fossil fuels for energy sources.
Detailed explanation-3: -The two main laws that regulate air pollution in India: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Air Act) and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA). This article is primarily concerned with critical study of provisions under these two acts.
Detailed explanation-4: -India has launched an ambitious National Clean Air Program to reduce particulate matter pollution by 30% by 2024.