Acids, Bases and Salts — Current Affairs 2026

Current Affairs Connections

Recent developments and news linked to Acids, Bases and Salts.

India's Push for Green Hydrogen Production and its Acid-Base Implications

2024-03-15

India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce green hydrogen via electrolysis of water. This process, while clean, involves the use of strong bases (like KOH or NaOH) as electrolytes to enhance conductivity and efficiency. The management of these strong bases, their production, and the disposal of any byproducts are critical environmental and industrial considerations. This links directly to the industrial manufacture of bases and their sustainable handling, a key UPSC angle on green chemistry and industrial policy.

UPSC Angle: Impact of green hydrogen initiatives on chemical industry and waste management; role of strong bases in electrolysis; environmental regulations for chemical processes.

New Regulations on Industrial Emissions to Combat Acid Rain in Urban Centers

2025-01-10

Recent government directives have tightened emission standards for sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from thermal power plants and industries in major urban agglomerations. These regulations are a direct response to persistent issues of acid rain and air pollution, aiming to protect infrastructure, public health, and natural ecosystems. This highlights the ongoing environmental impact of acids and the policy measures taken to mitigate them, a recurring theme in UPSC Environment and Science & Technology papers.

UPSC Angle: Government policies for air pollution control; technologies for SO₂ and NOx reduction (e.g., FGD); economic implications of environmental regulations on industries; impact of acid rain on heritage sites.