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Union Environment Minister reviewed Haryana's Action Plan to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR ahead of winter.
Key directives included geo-tagging Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) and installing ANPR cameras at fuel stations for 'No PUCC, No Fuel'.
Emphasis placed on fast-tracking the Parivartan Scheme for replacing old polluting vehicles with EVs.
Promote the faster replacement of old, polluting vehicles with electric vehicles.
Key: Part of Haryana's push for electric mobility in NCR.
Prevent stubble burning by providing machinery.
Key: Establishment of Custom Hiring Centres for machinery distribution.
Statutory body coordinating air quality measures in Delhi-NCR.
GS Paper 3 > Environment > Pollution
General Awareness > Environment
Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves within homes 4. Power plants 5. Telephone lines Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
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Automatic Number Plate Recognition, used here for checking PUCC validity at fuel pumps.
Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems for industrial units.