State of Global Air Report (SoGA) 2025 ( UPSC Prelims)

News Context

• Released by: Health Effects Institute (HEI) and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), USA.
 • Mortality: Approximately 2 million deaths in 2023 are associated with air pollution, accounting for a 52% global share.
 • Ozone Pollution: India ranks as the third highest in terms of exposure.