GRAP Stage III invoked across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 425
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What happened
- CAQM invoked Stage III (“Severe”, AQI 401-450) of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR on 11 November 2025, after Delhi’s AQI hit 425 at 9 am [PIB].
- CAQM cited calm winds, stable air and poor weather conditions. Stages I and II stay in force too [PIB].
Background
- CAQM was set up under the CAQM in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 [India Code]. Stage III is the “Severe” band, Delhi AQI 401-450 [PIB].
Why it matters
- GRAP is a firefighting tool. Year-round action on transport, dust and crop residue is what reduces peaks.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-11): CAQM invoked Stage III ("Severe", AQI 401-450) of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR on 11 November 2025, after Delhi's AQI hit 425 at 9 am.
- GRAP is a firefighting tool. Year-round action on transport, dust and crop residue is what reduces peaks.
Quotable data pointCAQM invoked Stage III ("Severe", AQI 401-450) of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR on 11 November 2025, after Delhi's AQI hit 425 at 9 am.
PIB: CAQM: GRAP Stage III invoked, 11 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: GRAP stages, CAQM.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
AQI band for GRAP Stage III
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Delhi AQI at 9 am on 11 Nov 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
CAQM was set up by
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: India Code.
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Official source: PIB: CAQM: GRAP Stage III invoked, 11 Nov 2025
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