Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Why in news
Jun 2026
The capital drew twin alarms: ground-level ozone emerging as a major pollutant alongside PM2.5, and the country's lowest total fertility rate at 1.4.
Key facts
- The capital drew twin alarms: ground-level ozone emerging as a major pollutant alongside PM2.5, and the country's lowest total fertility rate at 1.4.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Asked in UPSC
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Delhi in the news?
Jun 2026: The capital drew twin alarms: ground-level ozone emerging as a major pollutant alongside PM2.5, and the country's lowest total fertility rate at 1.4.
Why is Delhi important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Last updated: 2026-10-09