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Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Part-III)

📆 October 7, 2024

Total Questions: 31

11. Which one of the following countries is the first country in the world to propose a carbon tax for its people to address global warming? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) New Zealand
Solution:A Carbon Tax is a fee intended to make users of fossil fuels pay for climate damage by their fuel use whereas Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands and Norway have already introduced Carbon Tax.

New Zealand, in 2005, introduced for the first time, a Carbon Tax to address global warming.

12. Which among the following countries has announced to impose 'Carbon Tax' from 2019 to cut its greenhouse gas emission? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Singapore
Solution:Government of Singapore in February 2018 declared that it will impose a carbon tax to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions as a part of its commitments under the Paris Climate agreement.

13. With reference to Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) which of the following statements is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

1. It is a Global Research Programme to outreach role of Carbon on Earth.

2. It conducts field observations of deep microbial ecosystem.

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Carbon Observatory (DCO) is a global community of more than 1000 scientists on a ten-year quest to understand the quantities, movements, forms and origins of carbon in Earth. From 2009-2019, DCO science was categorized into following four broad theme-based communities.

Extreme Physics and Chemistry- Dedicated to improving our understanding of the physical and chemical behaviour of carbon at extreme conditions, as found in the deep interiors of Earth and other planets.

Reservoirs and Fluxes - Dedicated to identifying deep carbon reservoirs, determining how carbon moves among these reservoirs, and assessing Earth's total carbon budget.

Deep Energy - Dedicated to understanding the volume and rates of abiogenic hydrocarbons and other organic species in the crust and mantle through geological time.

Deep Life - Dedicated to assessing the nature and extent of the deep microbial and viral biosphere.

14. "Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Database created by coalition of research organisations.
Solution:The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific analysis that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of "holding warming well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C."

A collaboration of two organisations, Climate Analytics and New Climate Institute, the CAT has been providing this independent analysis to policymakers since 2009.

15. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

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. EP 100 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 EP 100.

5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under 2 Coalition".

which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Solution:The Climate Group is an international non-profit, founded in 2003, with offices in London, New Delhi, Amsterdam, Beijing and New York.

It brings together powerful networks of businesses and governments, which shift global markets and policies, towards the goal of accelerating climate action.

EP100 is a global initiative led by the international non-profit Climate Group, bringing together over 120 energy smart businesses committed to measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements.

Indian companies like Dalmia cement, Godrej and Boyce, JSW cement, Mahindra and Mahindra, Mahindra heavy Engines, Swaraj Engines, and Ultra Tech Cement are the Members of EP100.

The Under 2 Coalition is the largest global network of states, regions, provinces and other subnational governments committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Climate Group is its secretariat.

16. India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change was released in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) 2008 A.D.
Solution:India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change was released in June, 2008 by the then Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh.

17. Which of the following is not listed under eight action of the climate action plan of Government of India? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Atomic Energy
Solution:Climate Action Plan of Government of India was launched on 30 June, 2008. Eight National Mission under this Action Plan is as below:

1. National Solar Mission.

2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency.

3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat.

4. National Water Mission.

5. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalaya Ecosystem.

6. National Mission for Green India.

7. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

8. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change Atomic energy or Nuclear Power is not included in this.

18. When was India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change released? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) 2008
Solution:India released its first National Action Plan on Climate Change to mitigate and adapt to climate change on 30June, 2008.

19. National Mission for Green India has been initiated in the following States by Government of India with the aim to improve the density of existing forests: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Jharkhand
Solution:One of the 8 missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), National Mission for Green India (GIM) acknowledges the influence of forests on environmental amelioration through climate change mitigation, water security, food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest-dependent communities.

In the second sitting of National Executive Council (NEC) of National Mission for Green India (GIM) held in October 2015, the annual plan for the possible schemes and operations proposed by the four states-Mizoram, Manipur, Kerala and Jharkhand was approved.

20. Which one of the following is not included in Eight Missions under India's National Action Plan on climate change? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Nuclear power
Solution:One of the 8 missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), National Mission for Green India (GIM) acknowledges the influence of forests on environmental amelioration through climate change mitigation, water security, food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest-dependent communities.

In the second sitting of National Executive Council (NEC) of National Mission for Green India (GIM) held in October 2015, the annual plan for the possible schemes and operations proposed by the four states-Mizoram, Manipur, Kerala and Jharkhand was approved.

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