CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Delhi government will launch a month-long campaign to prevent open burning of waste and biomass from November 11 as part of efforts to further reduce pollution from local sources, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said today.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The Delhi government announced that it will launch a month-long campaign against the open burning of garbage in the national capital.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a bid to control the rising pollution in the national Capital, the Delhi Government has formed 611 teams of the concerned officials under its ‘Anti Open Burning Special Campaign’ to stop the incidents of open burning in the city.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -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.