Q. With reference to Global Methane Pledge, consider the following statements.
1. It is a pledge to cut global methane emissions by nearly 30% in the next decade.
2. The pledge is jointly made by US and European Union(EU).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: It is a pledge to cut global methane emissions by nearly 30% in the next decade.  

Statement 2 is correct: The pledge is jointly made by US and European Union(EU). 

The pledge will be formalized at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021. 

Read more: Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions 

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