Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 8th
Explanation:
- India secured the 8th position in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023, improving by one rank from its previous position.
- This index evaluates countries based on their climate protection performance, considering factors like greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy.
Information Booster:
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
Overview:
- Published by:
- Germanwatch
- New Climate Institute
- Climate Action Network International
- First Released: 2005
- Purpose:
Tracks the performance of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters based on: - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Use
- Climate Policy
Key Highlights of Climate Change Performance Index 2025:
- Total Countries Assessed: 63 countries + European Union
(These collectively account for ~90% of global emissions) - India’s Ranking:10th place
Among the high-performing nations, and one of the top G20 performers along with the United Kingdom.
Top Performers in Climate Change Performance Index 2025:
(Note: Top 3 positions are unfilled due to no country performing well enough across all categories.)
Rank | Country | Remarks |
4 | Denmark | Leads the index due to strong climate policies and renewable energy efforts |
5 | Netherlands | Strong progress in emissions reduction and energy transition |
6 | United Kingdom | Major improvements; phased out coal and pledged to stop new fossil projects |
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