CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For controlling air pollution related issues in Delhi, the vehicles that run on petrol and CNG will have light blue stickers, while the diesel vehicles will have orange stickers. The scheme is based on a model used in
A
Paris
B
Rome
C
Sydney
D
New York
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The introduction of CNG vehicles, use of catalytic converters, use of lead-free petrol having lower sulfur content, phasing out the old vehicles and most recently, “odd -even” scheme for use of petrol and diesel vehicles are some of the major steps taken to reduce pollution in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under these norms, petrol vehicles have to be 25 per cent cleaner by decreasing NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) emissions from 80 mg/km to 60 mg/km.

Detailed explanation-3: -Only BS6 vehicles, emergency vehicles, those on government duty or election work, and the ones supplying goods can operate normally. Any fine for defying the ban? Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a penalty of ₹20,000 will be levied for violating the rule.

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