Q. India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Government of Japan, and which of the following organization announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action in 10 states and Union Territories across the country?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Government of Japan, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action in 10 states and Union Territories across the country.
- To be rolled out in partnership with the IMD at the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the initiative will support Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) to achieve net-zero emissions and ensure climate-resilient development.
- The launch comes within a week of the Cabinet approval of India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
