Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award 2024 Presented by Bhupender Yadav and Rajasthan CM

Current Context: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award 2024 was presented by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on September 7, 2024, in Jaipur.

• This event was part of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, also known as Swachh Vayu Diwas.
• The awards recognized the best-performing cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) for their efforts in improving air quality.
• The winners were:
• Category 1 (Population over 10 Lakhs): Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra
• Category 2 (Population between 3 and 10 Lakhs): Firozabad, Amravati, and Jhansi
• Category 3 (Population under 3 Lakhs): Raebareli, Nalgonda, and Nalagarh.

This initiative highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships and investments in clean air to combat air pollution

Question:

1 Which cities were awarded in Category 1 (Population over 10 Lakhs) under the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award 2024?

• A) Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra
• B) Firozabad, Amravati, and Jhansi
• C) Raebareli, Nalgonda, and Nalagarh
• D) Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai

Answer: A) The cities awarded in Category 1 (Population over 10 Lakhs) were Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra for their efforts to improve air quality under the National Clean Air Programme.