CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -As the smoggy winter months inch closer in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Delhi government announced a 15-point ‘Winter Action Plan’ to curb air pollution in the Capital, which would include the installation of 233 anti-smog guns and deployment of at least 150 mobile anti-smog guns.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 15-point winter action plan includes: Spraying the PUSA bio-decomposer on 5, 000 acres of farmland in Delhi to prevent stubble burning. An anti-dust campaign will be launched from October 6. Construction sites of 5000 sq metres and above need to register on a web portal for real-time dust control monitoring.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a 15-point action plan to curb air pollution ahead of the winter in the national Capital. The plan includes checks on garbage burning, closure of thermal power plants, and minimising dust and vehicular emission.

Detailed explanation-4: -WATER SPRINKLERS. 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.