Ecology and Environment
Government Legislature
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Government Initiatives
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
International Convention
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
A
Database created by coalition of research organisations
B
Wing of "International Panel of Climate Change"
C
Committee under "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change"
D
Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements :

1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running 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
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements :

1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licenses for seabed exploration and mining in international waters.

2. India has received licenses for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.

3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on the seafloor in international waters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for
A
assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world
B
enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading
C
enabling governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries
D
assessing the overall carbon footprint caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time
UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
Science and Technology
Geography
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
Economy
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Basic Numeracy
Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency