Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

According to the World Air Quality Report 2024, India was ranked as the 5th most polluted country globally, showing a slight improvement from its 3rd place position in 2023. Despite the improvement, pollution levels in India remain concerning, with cities like Delhi continuing to suffer from extremely high particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations. This persistent pollution has significant health and environmental impacts, with major contributors including vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and biomass burning, particularly in northern India.