Q. Fit for 55 proposal was sometimes seen in news is related to?
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Red Book

[A] Achieving Sustainable Development Goals related to healthcare.

[B] Cutting of Greenhouse Gas emissions & reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

[C] Awareness campaign promoting various financial products in tier-II cities.

[D] Elimination of open-defecation practice to curb spread of infectious diseases.

Answer: B
Notes:
  • The European Union has unveiled some of the world’s most ambitious proposals, titled “Fit for 55”, to reduce carbon emissions and wean its 27 members off fossil fuels. The plan aims to cut their output of greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. 
  • The commission’s proposals require endorsement by the European Parliament and leaders of European national governments before they become law, a process that is expected to take around two years. 

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