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1.
‘Invasive Species Specialist Group’ (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations? [2023]
2.
Consider the following statements: [2023]
Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.
Statement-II: Carbon market transfer resources from the private sector to the State.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
3.
“Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a: [2022]
4.
Consider the following statements: [2022]
- “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
- The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”.
- EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
- Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
- The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”.
Which of the statements given above are Correct?
5.
The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the: [2022]
6.
The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for: [2021]
7.
With reference to the New York declaration on Forests, which of the following statements are correct? [2021]
1) It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
2) It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
3) It is a legally binding international declaration.
4) It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.
5) India was one of the signatories at its inception.
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8.
Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now' is an initiative launched by: [2018]
9.
The Partnership for Action Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at: [2018]
10.
With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? [2017]
- It is an initiative of the European Union.
- It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
- It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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