Delhi-NCR Air Quality Plummets: Emergency Measures Implemented

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त्वरित संशोधन

Worst air quality of the season recorded in Delhi-NCR

Complete ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers

Construction and demolition activities banned across NCR

Schools directed to conduct classes in hybrid mode

Restrictions under Stages III and IV of GRAP

महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं

AQI reached 441

दृश्य सामग्री

Delhi-NCR Air Quality Crisis: Affected Region

Map highlighting the Delhi-NCR region affected by severe air pollution, leading to emergency measures under GRAP.

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📍Delhi📍Haryana📍Uttar Pradesh📍Rajasthan

परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण

Environmental pollution and its impact

Government policies and regulations for pollution control

Role of statutory bodies like CAQM

Inter-state coordination on environmental issues

विस्तृत सारांश देखें

सारांश

Delhi-NCR faces its worst air quality of the season, prompting the implementation of stringent emergency measures, including bans on certain vehicles and construction activities. Schools are directed to conduct classes in hybrid mode, and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has prohibited the entry of trucks into Delhi, except those carrying essential supplies. The restrictions fall under Stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

पृष्ठभूमि

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR is a recurring problem, exacerbated by factors like vehicular emissions, industrial activity, construction, and stubble burning. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of measures implemented based on air quality levels.

नवीनतम घटनाक्रम

The current news highlights the implementation of emergency measures under Stages III and IV of GRAP due to severe air quality degradation in Delhi-NCR.

बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR: 1. GRAP is implemented solely by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 2. The severity of actions under GRAP increases with worsening air quality. 3. GRAP includes measures targeting vehicular emissions, construction activities, and industrial operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3

उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 1 is incorrect. GRAP is implemented based on the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Statements 2 and 3 are correct as GRAP is a set of escalating measures to combat air pollution.

2. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing measures to improve air quality in the Delhi-NCR region?

A.Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
B.National Green Tribunal (NGT)
C.Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
D.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: C

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is the primary body responsible for coordinating and implementing measures to improve air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.

3. In the context of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, consider the following pairs: List I (Pollutant) List II (Source) A. PM2.5 1. Construction activities B. SO2 2. Vehicular emissions C. NOx 3. Thermal power plants Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3

उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: D

All the pairs are correctly matched. PM2.5 is generated from construction, SO2 from thermal plants, and NOx from vehicles.

4. Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the high levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR during the winter months?

A.Stubble burning in neighboring states
B.Low wind speed and stagnant air
C.High levels of industrial activity
D.Increased rainfall and humidity

उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: D

Increased rainfall and humidity generally help in washing away pollutants and improving air quality, unlike the other factors listed.