CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which state recently launched a ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) to combat pollution? Notes: The West Bengal environment department announced a ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) to combat rising pollution.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Graded Response Action Plan? GRAP is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold in the Delhi-NCR region.

Detailed explanation-3: -DDMA orders implementation of GRAP Highlights The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was devised by a State-Level Expert Committee. It was approved in July 2021 during a DDMA meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor. Three parameters ..

Detailed explanation-4: -Till now, 581 water sprinklers, 80 mechanized road sweeping machines, 233 anti-smog guns at construction sites, 150 vehicles mounted anti-smog guns as well as nine sprinkling facilities on high-rise buildings are operational in the national capital.