JPSC CCE · General Studies (Paper I)
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs, Net Zero.
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Q1 · Climate change · HARD
Consider the following statements regarding the Kyoto Protocol: 1. It legally binds developed countries to emission reduction targets. 2. Developing countries have no commitments under the protocol. 3. India ratified the Kyoto Protocol in 2002. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q2 · Climate change · MEDIUM
With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements: 1. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement establishes mechanisms for international carbon trading and market-based cooperation. 2. The Agreement mandates legally binding emission reduction targets for all signatory nations. 3. Article 6 also promotes non-market approaches such as technology transfer and capacity building. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3 · Climate change · HARD
Consider the following statements regarding climate change and its impacts: 1. Wet-bulb temperature exceeding 35°C can be fatal to humans even in shade as it prevents effective evaporative cooling. 2. Anthropogenic emissions from the cement industry account for approximately 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions. 3. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?