Mental Health in India Definition The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a condition of well-being in which every person can reach their full potential, manage everyday pressures, engage in productive and fruitful employment, and contribute to their … Continue reading →

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and Amendment, 1988 The Act gives State Pollution Control Boards regulatory authority to set and enforce effluent regulations for factories. A Central Pollution Control Board fulfils the same tasks for Union … Continue reading →

What is it? An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process used to identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or development.  It’s essentially a risk assessment for the environment, aiming to predict and minimise … Continue reading →

Features Persistence: POPs resist degradation in the environment, remaining active for years or even decades. Bioaccumulation: They accumulate in the fatty tissues of living organisms, increasing in concentration as they move up the food chain. This process, known as biomagnification, … Continue reading →

Solid Waste  It includes garbage, construction debris, sludge from waste treatment plants and other discarded solid materials coming from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations and from household and public activities. Issues Waste Segregation at Source: Limited awareness and lack … Continue reading →

Sources Single-use plastics: Plastic bags, straws, cutlery, cups, and packaging materials are excessively used and often discarded irresponsibly. Sachets: The widespread use of sachets for packaging various products like shampoos, condiments, and even drinking water contributes significantly to plastic waste. … Continue reading →

Health Sector Healthcare Sector: It comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment. India’s healthcare delivery system is categorised into two major components – public and private. Public Sector: It comprises limited secondary … Continue reading →

Reasons Traffic: Congested roads, honking vehicles, and two-wheelers are significant contributors to noise pollution in Indian cities. Construction Activities: Construction sites with heavy machinery, drilling, and blasting generate substantial noise, especially in urban areas. Industries: Factories and industrial processes can … Continue reading →

Measuring Pollution Load in Water Dissolved oxygen (DO): Refers to the level of free oxygen present in water. Optimum DO content in water is important for the survival of aquatic organisms Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): It represents the amount of … Continue reading →

Digital Healthcare Definition Digital health refers to the use of technology, such as apps, telemedicine, electronic health records (EHR), and wearable devices, to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Government Initiatives Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM): Launched in 2021, ABDM … Continue reading →