Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 1 & 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. In August 2022, the Union Cabinet approved India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). \
- Statement 2: Correct. The updated NDC translates the 'Panchamrit' announced at COP26 into enhanced climate targets.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. The updated NDC does not explicitly include the target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. While this goal was announced at COP26, it is not formally part of the updated NDC.
- Statement 4: Correct. As per the updated NDC, India is committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from 2005 levels.
Information Booster:
- Panchamrit at COP26: At the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 'Panchamrit'—five key commitments for India's climate action:
- Achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Increasing non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030.
- Meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030.
- Reducing the carbon intensity of the economy by 45% by 2030.
- Reducing total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030.
- Updated NDC Targets: India's updated NDC includes:
- Reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
- Achieving about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
- Enhancing carbon sinks by creating additional forest and tree cover.
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