India's Supreme Court permitted manufacture, sale and use of certified "green" firecrackers in Delhi
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Why in news
The Supreme Court permitted the manufacture, sale, and use of certified 'green' firecrackers in Delhi and surrounding areas to mitigate air pollution during Diwali.
Background
The Supreme Court's decision follows reports of Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 391. Certified 'green' firecrackers are designed to produce 20-30% less emissions than conventional fireworks.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDelhi AQI reached 391 on Friday morning prior to the festival.
- FactMumbai AQI reached 322 on 24 October.
- FactGreen firecrackers are designed to produce 20-30% less emissions than conventional fireworks.
- PlaceThe permission applies to Delhi and its surrounding areas.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the efficacy of 'green' firecrackers in addressing the seasonal air quality crisis in Northern India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory loophole: Difficulty in preventing the influx of non-certified conventional firecrackers from neighboring states
- Technological limitation: Questionable effectiveness of 20-30% emission reduction in mitigating 'very poor' AQI levels
Keywords: Air Quality Index · Green Firecrackers · Environmental Regulation · Pollution Mitigation · Judicial Intervention
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