Beijing issues first ever red alert for smog
Q. Which country has issued the first ever red alert for smog on 7th December 2015 urging schools to close and invoking restrictions on factories and traffic that will keep half of the city's vehicles off the roads?- Published on 08 Dec 15a. China
b. Japan
c. India
d. None of the above
ANSWER: China
The red alert which is the most serious warning on a 4 tier system adopted in recent times was announced on 7th December 2015. Authorities have forecasted more than 3 consecutive days of severe smog. Reading of PM 2.5 rose to 300 micrograms per cubic meter on this day.
