CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains Notes: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, headed by former chief secretary of Delhi M M Kutty, recently directed switching over of all industries in Delhi and NCR to Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

Detailed explanation-2: -An Act to provide for the constitution of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas for better co-ordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Section 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2021 was promulgated on April 13, 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -Composition: Chairperson: To be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary. The chairperson will hold the post for three years or until s/he attains the age of 70 years. It will have members from several Ministries as well as representatives from the stakeholder States.