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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Consider the following statements: 1. India has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070. 2. The Nationally Determined contributions (NDCs) are submitted under the Paris Agreement. 3. NDC targets are legally binding under international law. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Options
- A Only one
- B Only two
- C All three
- D None
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Correct Answer
B Only two
Model Answer
- India announced the Panchamrit commitments at COP-26 in Glasgow in 2021, which include achieving the target of Net Zero emissions by the year 2070. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, each Party is required to prepare, communicate and maintain successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are to be updated every five years. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The obligation to submit and update an NDC is procedural in nature, but the achievement of the targets contained in an NDC is not legally enforceable under international law. The Agreement works through a pledge and review mechanism with a periodic global stocktake. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Therefore, only two statements are correct.