Compared to last year, Delhi's air quality was better after Diwali- Namaste English

Unlike last year, Delhi's Air Quality Index plunged from 'severe' to 'very poor' category. Even though the relentless burning of firecrackers continued till the wee hours in certain parts of the capital, this time Diwali festivities were much cleaner. An analysis conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment stated that the situation could have been worse if the firecracker ban hadn’t been enforced.

पिछले साल के विपरीत, दिल्ली की वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक 'सीवियर' से गिर कर 'वैरी पुअर' की श्रेणी में आ गया। हालांकि राजधानी के कुछ हिस्सों में देर रात तक लगातार पटाखें जलाए गए, परन्तु इस बार दिवाली का उत्सव काफी हद तक स्वच्छ रहा। सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरमेंट के एक विश्लेषण में कहा गया कि अगर पटाखे का प्रतिबंध लागू नहीं किया जाता तो स्थिति और भी खराब हो सकती थी।

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Verb : enforced //एन्फोर्स्ड// [लागू करना]

Definition: To make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted
Synonyms: Compel, Impose, Implement, Oblige
Antonym: Exempt, Forego, Relieve, Exculpate
Verb : plunged //प्लंज्ड// [गिरावट आना]

Definition: To become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly
Synonyms: Plummet, Descent, Slump, Tumble, Dip
Antonym: Ascent, Rise, Climb, Soar, Upswing
Adjective : relentless //रेलेंटलेस// [लगातार]

Definition: Continuing in a severe or extreme way
Synonyms: Incessant, Persistent, Obdurate, Adamant
Antonym: Intermittent, Sporadic, Lenient, Occasional

Compared to last year, Delhi's air quality was better after Diwali

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