ClearMains
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held a review meeting with Delhi Government agencies to discuss dust pollution issues and strengthen air pollution mitigation measures in Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, CAQM, and the Chief Secretary, GNCTD. The Commission emphasized the need for all concerned agencies to comply with its Statutory Directions and directed MCD to strengthen dust mitigation measures on roads and open areas.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
Trap alerts
Current-affairs link
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is a landmark legislation that aims to protect and improve the environment, including addressing air and dust pollution issues.
Prelims Practice MCQs
On which date did the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) hold a review meeting with Delhi Government agencies?
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held a review meeting with Delhi Government agencies on 21 October 2026 to review Dust Pollution issues and strengthen Air Pollution Mitigation.
Consider the following statements regarding CAQM's role in air quality management: 1. CAQM holds regular meetings with Delhi Government agencies to review air pollution issues. 2. CAQM is responsible for implementing air pollution mitigation measures in Delhi. 3. CAQM has the authority to take strict action against officials failing to implement its Statutory Directions. How many of the above statements are correct?
CAQM's role in air quality management is to provide guidance and oversight, but it does not implement measures directly. However, it can take strict action against officials failing to comply with its directions.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) directed MCD to strengthen dust mitigation measures on roads and open areas under its jurisdiction. Statement-II: This was done to ensure effective coordination among all concerned agencies for air pollution mitigation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-2 explains why CAQM directed MCD to strengthen dust mitigation measures, as it is essential for effective coordination among agencies for air pollution mitigation.