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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
India presented the following nectar elements of India’s climate change at COP 26, in Glasgow: 1. Reach 1000 GW Non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. 2. 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. 3. Reduction of total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030. 4. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 % by 2030, over 2005 levels. 5. Achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2090. Which of the following are correct statements?
Options
- A 1, 2 and 3 only
- B 2, 3 and 4 only
- C 3, 4 and 5 only
- D 1, 4 and 5 only
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Correct Answer
B 2, 3 and 4 only
Model Answer
Cop 26 resolution
- The Government of India has articulated and put across the concerns of developing countries at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
India presented the following five nectar elements (Panchamrit) of India’s climate action
- Reach 500GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. Hence statement I is incorrect.
- 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
- Reduction of total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030.
- Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels.
- Hence statement 2, 3 and 4 is correct.
- Achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2070. Hence statement 5 is incorrect.
Nectar Element
- At COP 26, the motto of LIFE- Lifestyle for Environment was also conveyed in an effort to stop climate change.
- The announcement to step up India's climate action might lead to new investments and technological advancements that will aid in the nation's transition to a clean and climate-resilient economy.
Additional Information: COP30
- The latest UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, concluded on November 22, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. Known as the "Implementation COP," it focused on turning global climate pledges into action.
Key Outcomes (The Belém Package)
- Climate Finance: Nations advanced the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap, aiming to mobilise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for developing countries. There was a commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035 compared to 2025 levels.
- Adaptation Progress: Negotiators adopted 59 global indicators to track progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).
- Just Transition: The Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) was launched to support workers and economies shifting away from fossil fuels, though it lacks guaranteed new funding.
- Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF): Brazil formally launched this $125 billion payment-for-performance fund to reward nations for preserving tropical forests.
- New Pledges: The Belém 4x Pledge aims to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels (biofuels, hydrogen, etc.) by 2035.