Consider the following statements about India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): 1) India has committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. 2) Ind…

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Consider the following statements about India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): 1) India has committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. 2) India aims to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. 3) India’s updated NDC is linked to the Panchamrit announcement made at COP26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1, 2 and 3

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Explanation: India has committed to reducing its GDP’s emission intensity by 45% by 2030, relative to 2005 levels. This is a key part of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, submitted in August 2022.

Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

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