CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves
Delhi's AQI at 278 at 4 pm, 72 points below the Stage-III mark of 350; Stages I and II stay in force.
Summary
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) revoked all Stage-III actions across the National Capital Region with immediate effect on 12 January 2025. Delhi's average AQI had improved to 278 at 4 pm, 72 points below the 350 mark for Stage-III, helped by rain from a Western Disturbance on 11â12 January. Stage-III had been in force in NCR since 9 January 2025. All actions under Stages I and II remain in force.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 January 2025
- Decision
- GRAP Stage-III revoked across NCR
- Delhi AQI
- 278 at 4 pm (Stage-III mark 350)
- Stage-III in force since
- 9 January 2025
- Reason
- Rain from Western Disturbance, 11â12 January
- Still in force
- GRAP Stages I and II
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Under the revised GRAP, Stage-III is to be implemented in NCR when Delhi's AQI reaches which mark, as cited by CAQM on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D â 350
PIB: Delhi's AQI of 278 was 72 points below the 350 mark for implementing Stage-III, as per Supreme Court directives.
Since which date had GRAP Stage-III been in force in NCR before its revocation on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B â 9 January 2025
PIB: Stage-III of revised GRAP had been in place in the entire NCR since 09.01.2025.
Which body decided on 12 January 2025 to revoke GRAP Stage-III in NCR?
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Correct answer: C â Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB: the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously decided to revoke Stage-III actions.
Consider the following statements about the revocation of GRAP Stage-III on 12 January 2025: 1. Delhi's average AQI was 278 at 4 pm. 2. Actions under GRAP Stages I and II were also revoked. 3. Rain from a Western Disturbance helped improve air quality. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 and 3 only
PIB: AQI was 278 at 4 pm and a Western Disturbance brought rain on 11â12 January; Stages I and II remain in force.