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Delhi Chokes as AQI Hits 'Very Poor' at 307, New Winter Curbs Kick In | Delhi Air Pollution News | UPSC Current Affairs 2026
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) plunges to 307 in 'Very Poor' category as winter smog grips the capital. GRAP Stage II, new winter curbs, restrictions kick in. What is Delhi AQI today? Why is Delhi so polluted? Know complete analysis.
In this video, we cover for UPSC CSE 2026:
✓ Delhi AQI Today News - Why AQI hit 307 Very Poor? India Gate, Anand Vihar most polluted
✓ What is Air Quality Index (AQI)? Categories - Good, Satisfactory, Moderate, Poor, Very Poor, Severe
✓ Causes of Delhi Air Pollution - Stubble Burning in Punjab Haryana, Vehicular Emissions, Construction Dust, Industrial Pollution, Winter Inversion, Low Wind Speed
✓ New Winter Curbs in Delhi - What is GRAP? Graded Response Action Plan Stage 1, 2, 3, 4 Explained
✓ GRAP Stage II Restrictions - Ban on Diesel Generators, Increased Parking Fees, Ban on Coal & Firewood, Mechanized Sweeping
✓ Health Impact of Air Pollution - Respiratory Issues, Smog, Impact on Children and Elderly
✓ Government Steps - CAQM, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Smog Towers, Odd-Even, Artificial Rain, Electric Vehicles
✓ Supreme Court on Delhi Pollution, Delhi Government Winter Action Plan
✓ UPSC Relevance - GS3 Environment, Pollution, Conservation, Prelims + Mains + Essay + Interview
Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Economic Times, CPCB, SAFAR, IMD, CAQM Report
This topic is extremely important for UPSC Prelims 2026, Mains GS3 Environment & Ecology, Current Affairs, Essay and Interview.
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