Q. Consider the following statements regarding Leaders Summit on Climate
1. It was hosted by the French President on Earth Day
2. India-U.S. climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 Partnership was announced at this Leaders Summit
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
About Leaders Summit on Climate:
- Leaders Summit on Climate is a conference hosted by the United States(US) President on Earth Day.
- The summit coincides with the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Paris Agreement on climate change for signature.
- Further, the summit is also a precursor to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) that will take place later this year in Glasgow.
- India-U.S. climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 Partnership was announced at this Leaders Summit on Climate.
- Goals of the Partnership:
- Firstly, to mobilise finance and speed clean energy deployment;
- Secondly, to demonstrate and scale innovative clean technologies needed to decarbonise sectors including industry, transportation, power, and buildings.
- Thirdly, to build capacity to measure, manage and adapt to the risks of climate-related impacts.
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Source: The Hindu
