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Where was the Swachh Vayu Diwas celebrated in India to combat air pollution in 2024?
Indore
Jaipur
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Jaipur
Swachh Vayu Diwas is observed annually on September 7 to raise awareness about air quality improvement and to recognize the efforts of cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). In 2024, the central event was organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to highlight the commitment toward cleaner air initiatives and the 'National Clean Air City Awards'.
Swachh Vayu Diwas is observed annually on September 7 to raise awareness about air quality improvement and to recognize the efforts of cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). In 2024, the central event was organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to highlight the commitment toward cleaner air initiatives and the 'National Clean Air City Awards'.
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2019 as a national-level strategy to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations by 20-30% by 2024, later revised to a 40% reduction by 2026.
Swachh Vayu Diwas is observed annually on September 7.
The 2024 event focused on the 'National Clean Air City Awards' to reward top-performing cities in air quality management.
The initiative is backed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The 'National Clean Air City Awards' rank cities based on their performance in reducing particulate matter concentrations.
NCAP targets non-attainment cities that do not meet national ambient air quality standards.
Indore (Option A) is frequently recognized for cleanliness under the Swachh Survekshan, which is distinct from air quality-specific awards.
Bhopal and Chandigarh are other major Indian cities that implement city-specific air action plans under NCAP.
B is correct тАФ Swachh Vayu Diwas 2024 was hosted in Jaipur to promote air quality awareness and recognize successful clean air initiatives.
Distinguish between Swachh Survekshan (Waste Management/Sanitation, usually top: Indore) and Swachh Vayu Diwas (Air Pollution/NCAP, location varies yearly), as examiners often swap these contexts in MCQs.
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