What is the name of national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to measure the air quality of a metropolitan city?

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JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 13 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is SAFAR.

Key Points

SAFAR stands for System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research.
It is a national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
SAFAR aims to provide real-time air quality information and weather forecasting for metropolitan cities.
The system measures key pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, Ozone, NO2, SO2, CO and provides air quality indices.
It helps in informing the public and policy-makers about the air quality and necessary measures to mitigate pollution.
SAFAR is operational in several cities including Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.

Additional Information

NIRMAL
- NIRMAL is generally associated with sanitation and cleanliness initiatives in India, such as the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan which was aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation in rural areas.
UJJWAL
- UJJWAL refers to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), an initiative to provide LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.