- According to Global Urban Air Pollution database released by World Health Organisation (WHO), 14 Indian cities have figured in list of world’s 20 most polluted cities.
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- In terms of PM10 levels, 13 cities in India figured among the 20 most-polluted cities of the world in 2016 whereas in terms of PM2.5 levels in 2016, 14 Indian cities were included.
- The 14 Indian cities in the list include-
- Delhi
- Varanasi
- Kanpur
- Faridabad
- Gaya
- Patna
- Agra
- Muzaffarpur
- Srinagar
- Gurgaon
- Jaipur
- Patiala
- Jodhpur
- Gwalior
- WHO's global urban air pollution database measured the levels of fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from more than 4,300 cities in 108 countries.
- According to the report, more than 90 percent of air pollution-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
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Question 1. Where are the Headquarters of WHO located?Geneva, Switzerland
PM10 and PM2.5
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