Novemeber 13th
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), consider the following statements:
1.The NCQG is intended to replace the previous climate finance commitment of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020.
2.The NCQG aims to provide financial support exclusively for mitigation efforts in developing countries.
3.The NCQG focuses solely on mobilizing public funds from developed countries to support climate actions in developing nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—> The NCQG is intended to replace the previous climate finance commitment of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020. Statement 2 is incorrect—>The NCQG aims to provide financial support for both mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing countries, not exclusively for mitigation. Statement 3 is incorrect—>The NCQG aims to mobilize both public and private funds from various sources to support climate actions in developing countries, not solely public funds from developed nations. Incorrect
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Statement 1 is correct—> The NCQG is intended to replace the previous climate finance commitment of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020. Statement 2 is incorrect—>The NCQG aims to provide financial support for both mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing countries, not exclusively for mitigation. Statement 3 is incorrect—>The NCQG aims to mobilize both public and private funds from various sources to support climate actions in developing countries, not solely public funds from developed nations. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Glasgow Climate Pact adopted at COP26, consider the following statements:
1.It calls for phasing out of coal.
2.The Glasgow Pact calls for a doubling of finance to support developing countries in adapting to the impacts of climate change and building resilience.
3.It mandates that all countries achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
4.This was the first time that a UN climate agreement explicitly mentioned coal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The Glasgow Climate Pact, the first COP treaty to target coal, calls for a “phasedown” of unabated coal power, which is power generated without technology to reduce carbon emissions. The pact also calls for ending “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”. Statement 2 is correct—>The Glasgow Pact calls for a doubling of finance to support developing countries in adapting to the impacts of climate change and building resilience. Statement 3 is incorrect—>The Pact does not mandate that all countries achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; it urges countries to strengthen their 2030 targets to align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Statement 4 is correct—>This was the first time that a UN climate agreement explicitly mentioned coal. Incorrect
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Statement 1 is incorrect—>The Glasgow Climate Pact, the first COP treaty to target coal, calls for a “phasedown” of unabated coal power, which is power generated without technology to reduce carbon emissions. The pact also calls for ending “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”. Statement 2 is correct—>The Glasgow Pact calls for a doubling of finance to support developing countries in adapting to the impacts of climate change and building resilience. Statement 3 is incorrect—>The Pact does not mandate that all countries achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; it urges countries to strengthen their 2030 targets to align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Statement 4 is correct—>This was the first time that a UN climate agreement explicitly mentioned coal. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding various COPs:
1.At COP3 in Kyoto, the parties adopted the Kyoto Protocol.
2.At COP28 in Dubai, a Loss and Damage fund was officially launched.
3.At COP26 in Glasgow 2021, the Glasgow Pact was adopted.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>At COP3 in Kyoto (1997), the parties adopted the Kyoto Protocol, which set legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries. Statement 2 is correct—>At COP28 in Dubai, a Loss and Damage fund was officially launched. Statement 3 is correct—>At COP26 in Glasgow 2021, the Glasgow Pact was adopted. Incorrect
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>At COP3 in Kyoto (1997), the parties adopted the Kyoto Protocol, which set legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries. Statement 2 is correct—>At COP28 in Dubai, a Loss and Damage fund was officially launched. Statement 3 is correct—>At COP26 in Glasgow 2021, the Glasgow Pact was adopted. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile:
1.It has been developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment.
2.These missiles are typically subsonic and can follow terrain-hugging flight paths.
3.The LRLACM is a completely indigenous project
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile has been developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment. Statement 3 is correct—>These missiles are typically subsonic and can follow terrain-hugging flight paths Statement 3 is correct—>The LRLACM is a completely indigenous project Incorrect
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile has been developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment. Statement 3 is correct—>These missiles are typically subsonic and can follow terrain-hugging flight paths Statement 3 is correct—>The LRLACM is a completely indigenous project -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), consider the following statements:
1. IMEC was announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
2.The corridor includes plans for high-speed data cables and energy pipelines.
3.IMEC is an initiative led by India and the European Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—> IMEC was announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023 Statement 2 is correct—>The corridor includes plans for high-speed data cables and energy pipelines. Statement 3 is incorrect—>IMEC is a collaborative initiative involving multiple parties, including India, the United States, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. Incorrect
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—> IMEC was announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023 Statement 2 is correct—>The corridor includes plans for high-speed data cables and energy pipelines. Statement 3 is incorrect—>IMEC is a collaborative initiative involving multiple parties, including India, the United States, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.