UPSC Prelims 2022 · Question 42 of 98
UPSC Prelims 2022 question on Climate Group
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2022
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectEnvironment and Ecology
- TopicClimate Change
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
Consider the following statements:
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. 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?
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Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 1, 3 and 4 → Option (b).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – CORRECT: The Climate Group is a non-profit organisation that works with business and government leaders around the world to address climate change. The group has programmes focussing on renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Statement 2 – INCORRECT: EP100 is a global initiative led by the international non-profit Climate Group, bringing together over 120 energy smart businesses. It was delivered in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy — NOT the International Energy Agency.
Statement 3 – CORRECT: EP100 brings together leading companies improving their energy productivity; using less energy to achieve higher economic output.
Statement 4 – CORRECT: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer of tractors, has signed up to EP100. Dalmia Cement and JSW Cement — two leading Indian cement companies — committed to RE100, EV100 and EP100. Hence some Indian companies are members of EP100.
Statement 5 – INCORRECT: Under2 Coalition is the largest global network of state and regional governments committed to reducing emissions in line with the Paris Agreement — the IEA is not its Secretariat.
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