Current Affairs MCQ 1137 of 2330 · Schemes, Missions and Initiatives

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in 2019, covers how many non-attainment and million-plus cities?

A131
B100
C102
D175

Current Affairs 2025–26

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Correct answer: (a) 131

Explanation

NCAP covers 131 cities in 28 states and UTs. It aims to cut PM10 by up to 40% by 2025–26 (from 2017–18), or meet the national standard of 60 µg/m³. The PRANA portal tracks it.