IIT Delhi records poor AQI of 207 as ICAR detects 19 stubble-burning events
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Air quality and agricultural residue management: a relevant GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
IIT Delhi recorded a poor AQI of 207 as the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute detected 19 stubble-burning events across six states.
Background
IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 207 while the general Delhi AQI was 129. ICAR detected 114 residue-burning events between September 15 and 30.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIIT Delhi recorded a poor AQI of 207 on Wednesday.
- FactICAR detected 19 stubble-burning events across six states.
- Fact114 residue-burning events occurred between September 15 and 30.
- PlaceSafdarjung, Palam, Lodi Road, The Ridge, and Ayanagar recorded maximum temperatures by IMD.
Prelims practice question
With reference to stubble-burning and air quality in India, consider the following statements:
- ICAR detected 19 stubble-burning events across six states.
- IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 129 while the general Delhi AQI was 207.
- A total of 19 residue-burning events occurred between September 15 and 30.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 207 while the general Delhi AQI was 129. Statement 3 is incorrect: 114 residue-burning events occurred between September 15 and 30.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of agricultural residue burning on urban air quality and suggest measures to transition towards sustainable crop management in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional gap: Coordination hurdles between agricultural departments and environmental agencies for real-time monitoring
- Technological barrier: High cost of in-situ management machinery for small and marginal farmers
Keywords: Air Quality Index · Stubble Burning · Agricultural Residue · Atmospheric Pollution · Crop Management
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