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GS3 · Pollution

CPCB at 51: Sameer 2.0 app and new labs

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: CPCB at 51: Sameer 2.0 app and new labs (GS3 · Pollution, 22 September 2025)
Asked by UPSCPrelims 20181 PYQ

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What happened

  • CPCB marked its 51st Foundation Day on 22 September 2025; the Minister opened labs at regional directorates in Pune and Shillong and launched the Sameer 2.0 app [PIB].

Background

  • The Minister said environmental rules must evolve so economy and ecology go together [PIB].

Why it matters

  • CPCB data are trusted by courts, so lab capacity matters for enforcement.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation

  1. As per PIB (2025-09-22): CPCB marked its 51st Foundation Day on 22 September 2025; the Minister opened labs at regional directorates in Pune and Shillong and launched the Sameer 2.0 app.
  2. CPCB data are trusted by courts, so lab capacity matters for enforcement.
Quotable data point

CPCB marked its 51st Foundation Day on 22 September 2025.

PIB: CPCB 51st Foundation Day, 22 Sep 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Sameer app.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

CPCB regional labs inaugurated at

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: CPCB 51st Foundation Day, 22 Sep 2025

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