Net Zero Commitments — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's net zero commitment: 1. India has committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, same as most developed countries 2. The commitment covers only carbon dioxide emissions, not other greenhouse gases 3. India's per capita emissions are currently below the global average 4. The commitment was announced at COP26 in Glasgow Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities' (CBDR-RC) in the context of net zero commitments?

The National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by India in 2023 is primarily aimed at:

Consider the following pairs: Climate Finance Mechanism : Purpose 1. Loss and Damage Fund : Compensation for unavoidable climate impacts 2. Green Climate Fund : Supporting mitigation and adaptation projects 3. Adaptation Fund : Technology transfer for renewable energy 4. Clean Development Mechanism : Carbon offset projects in developing countries Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following sectors is considered most critical for India's net zero transition?