Global Climate Change — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Paris Agreement is/are correct? 1. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels. 2. It mandates legally binding emission reduction targets for all signatory countries. 3. It introduced the concept of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP) over a 100-year period?

Consider the following statements regarding India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement: 1. To reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030. 2. To achieve 100% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. 3. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'Global Stocktake', often seen in the news, is associated with which of the following international agreements/organizations?

Which of the following statements best describes 'Loss and Damage' in the context of climate change?