CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Government has set a new target of a 40 per cent reduction in the particulate matter concentration by which year?
A
2025
B
2026
C
2022
D
2021
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2022, the NCAP target was revised to a 40 per cent reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities and the deadline was extended till 2025-26.

Detailed explanation-2: -In September 2022, the centre set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities covered under NCAP by 2026.

Detailed explanation-3: -2017 is the base year for the National Clean Air Programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Clean Air Programme is a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner. Target: To achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 keeping 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration.

Detailed explanation-5: -India has launched an ambitious National Clean Air Program to reduce particulate matter pollution by 30% by 2024.

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