World Environment Conference to discuss global warming was held in 1997 in
- (a)Stockholm
- (b)Rio de Janeiro
- (c)Paris
- (d)Kyoto
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Official answer(d) Kyoto
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At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and “Blue Transformation”. Which of the following combinations about the “Four Betters” proposed by FAO for “Blue Transformation” is correct ?
- (a)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
- (b)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- (c)Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- (d)Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
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Official answer(b) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
Consider the following statements : Statement I : At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’. Statement II : The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector. Statement III : If India’s health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
- (b)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
- (c)Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
- (d)Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Official answer(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
Consider the following statements : Statement I : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
- (b)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
- (c)Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
- (d)Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
- (a)The European Union
- (b)The World Bank
- (c)The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
- (d)The Food and Agriculture Organization
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Official answer(a) The European Union
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently. Statement-II : The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Consider the following statements : 1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”. 3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- (a)1, 2, 4 and 5
- (b)1, 3 and 4 only
- (c)2, 3 and 5 only
- (d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Official answer(b) 1, 3 and 4 only