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India's NDC 3.0: 2035 climate targets

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  1. Question 1Answer B

    On what date did the Union Cabinet approve India's NDC 3.0?

    • 12 December 2025
    • Correct answer: 25 March 2026
    • 24 April 2026
    • 1 January 2026

    Core Trigger: The Union Cabinet approved NDC 3.0 on 25 March 2026; India communicated it to the UNFCCC on 24 April 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    NDC 3.0 aims to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by how much from 2005 levels by 2035?

    • 35%
    • 45%
    • Correct answer: 47%
    • 55%

    2035 Targets: Cut emissions intensity of GDP by 47% from 2005 levels; reach 60% non-fossil power capacity with a larger carbon sink.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Who is the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change leading India at climate talks?

    • Pralhad Joshi
    • Correct answer: Bhupender Yadav
    • Ashwini Vaishnaw
    • Jitendra Singh

    Current Head: Bhupender Yadav is Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and leads India at climate talks.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer D

    How often is an NDC communicated afresh under the Paris Agreement?

    • Every ten years
    • Every two years
    • Every three years
    • Correct answer: Every five years

    Key Term: An NDC is a Party's self-set climate pledge under the Paris Agreement, communicated afresh every five years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    India's non-fossil power capacity crossed which mark on 31 July 2026?

    • Correct answer: 300 GW
    • 400 GW
    • 200 GW
    • 250 GW

    Capacity Data: India's non-fossil capacity crossed 300 GW on 31 July 2026, over 60% of the 500 GW goal for 2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Consider: 1) The 500 GW by 2030 target was announced at COP26, Glasgow. 2) Net zero by 2070 was announced at COP21, Paris. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Linked Pledge: The 500 GW by 2030 target was announced at COP26, Glasgow, alongside net zero by 2070.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer A

    The UNFCCC secretariat, which receives every NDC, sits in which city?

    • Correct answer: Bonn
    • Geneva
    • Montreal
    • Nairobi

    Headquarters: The UNFCCC secretariat, which receives every NDC, sits in Bonn, Germany.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    On which date was the Paris Agreement adopted?

    • 11 December 1997
    • 9 May 1992
    • 4 November 2016
    • Correct answer: 12 December 2015

    Founded: The Paris Agreement was adopted on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    The Paris Agreement aims to hold warming well below 2 C and pursue efforts to limit it to what?

    • 1.0 C
    • 3.0 C
    • Correct answer: 1.5 C
    • 2.5 C

    Landmark: Paris Agreement (2015): hold warming well below 2 C and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 C.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1) Article 48A and Article 51A(g) of the Constitution protect the environment. 2) Under common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, all Parties act but duties vary with development and means. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Articles: Paris Agreement Article 4 requires NDCs. Domestically, Article 48A and Article 51A(g) protect the environment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 220, point 11

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