Q. According to IQAir, which city has recently been ranked as the most polluted city globally?
Answer:
Kathmandu
Notes: According to IQAir, Kathmandu is the most polluted city in the world as of May 2, 2024. IQAir is a Swiss technology company that monitors the pollution levels of 101 cities in real time. The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has advised residents to wear masks due to the alarming increase in air pollution in the Kathmandu valley. In 2023, IQAir's World Air Quality report ranked India as the third most polluted country and New Delhi as the most polluted capital city.