Knowledge Nugget: How is GRAP, Delhi-NCR’s action plan to combat rising air pollution relevant for UPSC Exam?

Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your UPSC Current Affairs knowledge nugget for today on Ground-level ozone and Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).For the...

India's Fertilizer Addiction: How Rs 1.91 Lakh Crore of 'Support' Is Poisoning Our Water, Our Air, and Our Future

The chemical that once fed a hungry nation is now poisoning its groundwater, fueling disease, and deepening the climate crisis, all paid for by public money. India has long celebrated the Green Revolution a miracle that helped feed over a billion...

India top court allows less-polluting crackers even as Delhi air turns toxic

India's top court has allowed the sale and bursting of firecrackers believed to be less polluting during the upcoming Diwali festival, even as air quality dips to very poor levels in the capital Delhi. Crackers have been banned in Delhi since...

India and Canada Forge New Path to Restore Ties

India and Canada unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on 13th October, 2025, aimed at restoring and deepening their bilateral relationship, nearly two years after ties soured over the killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar....

Mumbai Weather Update: Rain & Thunderstorms To Return To City From Oct 16, But Heat Likely To Persist

Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a revival of rainfall and thunderstorms in Mumbai starting Thursday, bringing brief relief from the dry spell but little respite from the prevailing October heat. According to the IMD,...

Mumbai weather: Sunny skies, no rain expected; AQI remains poor

Mumbai expects a sunny day with a gentle breeze, though humidity will make it feel warm. Yesterday's 'poor' air quality (AQI 156) might persist, advising masks near traffic. Highs will reach 31.1°C. The week ahead brings mixed weather, with patchy...

India court eases Diwali firecracker ban despite pollution

People walk past Kartavya Path near India's presidential palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Arun Sankar / AFP) New Delhi: India's top court on Wednesday permitted the use of some firecrackers in New Delhi...

India vs Germany: German woman reveals what makes life better in India – from punctual trains and 5G connectivity to vegetarian food

A German woman residing in Mumbai recently captured online attention by sharing her perspective on India’s strengths. In her viral Instagram post, titled “Things that are better in India than in Germany,” she highlighted several areas where India...

India and Taiwan have seen 30 years of strengthening ties. More can be done

The rise of the Indo-Pacific as a new geopolitical construct has underlined a significant shift in the post-Cold War world order. In this context, several countries, including the United States, have crafted their strategies to realise a free and...

INDIA IS BEING VIEWED WITH CONFIDENCE WORLDWIDE: RAILWAY MINISTER VAISHNAV

Raj Sadosh/Abu Road/Abohar. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnav, speaking via video conferencing on the second day of the ongoing Global Summit at Shantivan, Abu Road, the...

India's Asia Cup winner breaks down, Australia tour dusted

Mumbai will be without star all-rounder Shivam Dube for their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season opener against Jammu & Kashmir, set to be played in Srinagar. The 31-year-old was forced to withdraw from the squad after experiencing back stiffness and...

Mumbai’s Tafreehwale brings its climate-centric play Fever Dream to Bengaluru this month

The cast of Fever Dream | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The climate crisis only seems to be worsening as time goes by, and bringing this crisis to life by way of a satirical drama is Tafreehwale, a Mumbai-based theatre company. Titled Fever...

Delhi News Live Updates: AQI in Delhi worsens; at 347, Anand Vihar remains the most polluted

A thin layer of smog engulfs Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, on Saturday. (File Photo)Delhi AQI Live Updates: Air pollution in Delhi is rising significantly each day, with no relief in sight. The AQI in Delhi at 5.30 am on Wednesday, October 15...

Delhi weather: Warm temperatures, no rain; AQI remains very poor

The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly.New Delhi residents woke up to a sunny morning on October 15, 2025,...

Mumbai AQI remains ‘moderate’; Chembur, Bandra record worst air quality

Mumbai Air Quality Index (AQI) Level Today, 14 October 2025: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai remained in the ‘moderate’ category on Wednesday morning, with a small dip in the reading recorded in the early hours of the day. The AQI in Mumbai...

Delhi AQI Level Today: Anand Vihar most polluted, Wazirpur close behind

Delhi Air Pollution: The pollution in Delhi is rising by nearly the hour now and there is no relief in sight. It is only going to get worse. The Delhi AQI at 5:30 am on Wednesday, October 15 remained in the poor category, with the reading at 201....

Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway blocked amid heavy traffic; ambulances stuck

Biker recounts shocking scenes witnessed while being stuck for 50 minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway Traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, particularly between Naigaon and the bridge over the Vasai creek near Hotel Fountain, has...

Mumbai wildlife photographer Nayan Khanolkar earns honour at Global WPY Award

This year’s competition marks a proud moment for India, with nine Indian photographers earning accolades across categories—a remarkable presence on the global stage Mumbai-based wildlife conservation photographer Nayan Khanolkar has received a...

Mumbai weather updates: Dry and humid conditions prevail in city

In Santacruz, the mercury rose slightly higher, with a maximum temperature of 35.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees Celsius above normal, and a minimum of 22.2 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels were recorded at 64 per cent Mumbaikars woke up to sunny...

Delhi AQI, pollution UPDATE: Delhi air quality falls to 'poor' category ahead of Diwali; Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri among most polluted areas

Home News Delhi AQI, pollution UPDATE: Delhi air quality falls to poor category ahead of Diwali; Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri among most polluted areas Air pollution in Delhi is increasing rapidly, with no improvement expected soon. On...