Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

In the 2024 Air Pollution Rankings, India holds the 5th position, behind countries like Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the average PM2.5 levels in India improved by 7%, falling to 50.6 mg/cu m, the country still struggles with severe pollution levels. India is home to 12 out of the top 20 most polluted cities globally, with Byrnihat topping the list. The WHO recommends PM2.5 levels of no more than 5 mg/cu m, a standard that only 17% of cities globally met last year, illustrating the extent of the pollution problem.