Which of the following pollutants is the major contributor to photochemical smog?
Ozone : • Ozone is an allotrope of Oxygen, with molecular formula 03. • It is stabilised by resonance i.e. delocalisation of electrons. • It is a pale blue coloured gas present in our the stratosphere layer. • It protects us from the harmful Ultraviolet Rays coming from the sun. • The chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the ozone-depleting agents originating from Air Conditioners, Refrigerators and Aerosols. • Montreal Protocol was signed on September 16, 1987, for the protection of Ozone, that entered into force on January 1, 1989. • But when Ozone is present at ground level, instead of atmosphere it acts as a pollutant.
Which Indian long jumper successfully defended his title and won gold at the International Jumping Meeting in Greece?
What was the reason behind the RBI's imposition of a monetary penalty on Omkar Nagreeya Sahkari Bank Ltd . , Kanpur?
Which product was recently launched by SBI General Insurance to support infrastructure projects?
Partha Satpathy is an Indian ambassador to which country?
How much penalty did the Reserve Bank of India impose on the Thane District Central Co - operative ( TDCC ) Bank?
According to the Speedtest Global Index by Ookla,India’s median download speed increased 3.59 times after 5G was launched.What rank has India achieved...
What will be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Which Indian institution secured the 40th position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024?
______ has launched an online Radio, a platform to provide bite-sized content that offers both entertainment and livelihood enhancement tools.
What was the primary focus of the Ganga Waters Treaty signed between India and Bangladesh in 1996?