Q17 · UPSC current affairs · 6 September 2026 · PIB · CAQM Framework Urban Road Paving Greening Dust Control

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Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) framework:1.CAQM directions supersede state government orders within the National Capital Region regarding air quality.2.CSIR-CRRI is a specialized agricultural research laboratory under the Ministry of Agriculture.

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because CAQM directions supersede state government orders within the NCR regarding air quality. Statement 2 is incorrect because CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) is a premier national laboratory under CSIR focused on highway and road engineering, not under the Ministry of Agriculture.

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