Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims to increase refrigerant demand by 25-30% by 2037-38.
2.Under the Kigali Amendment, developing countries are required to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) faster than the developed countries.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below::
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims to reduce refrigerant demand by 25-30% by 2037-38. Under the Kigali Amendment, developing countries are provided with flexibility in their phase-down schedules for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Developing countries are given more time to reduce their HFC consumption and production compared to developed countries.
Source: ForumIAS
