CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state/ UT got its first real-time air-monitoring station?
A
Puducherry
B
Chandigarh
C
Ladakh
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is J&K. J&K got its first real-time air-quality monitoring station with the inauguration of first-ever Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS) at J&K Pollution Control Committee headquarters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Central Pollution Control Board is executing a nation-wide programme of ambient air quality monitoring known as National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP). The network consists of 804 operating stations covering 344 cities/towns in 28 states and 6 Union Territories of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -They may be near busy roads, in city centers, or at locations of particular concern (e.g., a school, hospital, particular emissions sources). Monitoring stations also may be established to determine background pollution levels, away from urban areas and emissions sources.

Detailed explanation-4: -AirSENCE Ambient Air Quality Micro Monitoring Station at Rs 350000 | Mumbai | ID: 24589197562.

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