<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="Commission for Air Quality Management — statutory body under MoEFCC responsible for monitoring and managing air quality; relevant to GS3: Environment and GS2: Polity.">CAQM</span> has invoked <strong>Stage‑I</strong> of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Graded Response Action Plan — a tiered action framework activated when AQI crosses predefined thresholds; important for GS3: Environment and policy implementation.">GRAP</span> across the <span class="key-term" data-definition="National Capital Region — the metropolitan area covering Delhi and adjoining districts of neighboring states; significant for GS1: Geography and GS3: Environment.">NCR</span> after the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Air Quality Index — a numeric scale that indicates the level of air pollution; crucial for understanding environmental health in GS3.">AQI</span> rose to <strong>208</strong>, placing it in the ‘Poor’ category on <strong>19.05.2026</strong>.</p>
<h3>Key Developments (Stage‑I Measures)</h3>
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<li>निर्माण और ध्वंस (<span class="key-term" data-definition="Construction & Demolition — activities that generate large amounts of dust and waste; managing them is vital for urban environmental health.">C&D</span>) के लिए धूल‑निवारण नियमों का कड़ा प्रवर्तन और एंटी‑स्मॉग गन का उपयोग।</li>
<li>बायोमास, नगरपालिका ठोस कचरा और लैंडफिल आग के खुले जलाने पर प्रतिबंध, तथा <span class="key-term" data-definition="National Green Tribunal — specialized judicial body for environmental disputes; important for GS4: Ethics and GS3.">NGT</span> आदेशों के तहत दंड।</li>
<li>वाहन नियंत्रण को सुदृढ़ करना: ट्रैफ़िक पुलिस की तैनाती, <span class="key-term" data-definition="Pollution Under Control — certificate confirming a vehicle meets emission norms; essential for air quality management.">PUC</span> अनुपालन का कड़ा पालन, और स्पष्ट रूप से प्रदूषित वाहनों को जब्त करना।</li>
<li>औद्योगिक अनुपालन: गैर‑अनुपालन इकाइयों का बंद करना, ईंट भट्टियों, हॉट‑मिक्स प्लांट और थर्मल पावर स्टेशन में ईंधन मानकों का प्रवर्तन।</li>
<li>सार्वजनिक जागरूकता और नागरिक भागीदारी मोबाइल ऐप्स (311, Green Delhi, SAMEER) और मीडिया अलर्ट के माध्यम से।</li>
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<h3>Important Facts</h3>
<p>The daily AQI bulletin issued by the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Central Pollution Control Board — apex body under MoEFCC that sets national air and water quality standards; relevant to GS3.">CPCB</span> recorded the rise to 208. The 31‑point action plan involves agencies such as state Pollution Control Boards and the <strong>Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)</strong>. Measures include regular lifting of municipal solid waste, mechanised road sweeping, and augmentation of CNG/electric public transport.</p>
<h3>UPSC Relevance</h3>
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