With reference to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035, consider the following statements: 1. India aims to achieve 60% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035. 2. India’s target of reducing emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 is measured with respect to the 2015 level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035, consider the following statements:
1.India aims to achieve 60% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035.
2.India’s target of reducing emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 is measured with respect to the 2015 level.
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: A

Notes:

Explanation: India’s revised NDC for 2031–2035 targets 60% cumulative installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2035. It also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 47% from the 2005 level, not the 2015 level.

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