Q. With reference to the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) group, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is a United Nations agency focused on climate change.
2.India is one of the member countries of LMDC.
3.It advocates for climate finance from developed countries to support developing nations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) group is not a United Nations agency. It is a coalition of developing countries (particularly Global South) that organizes itself as a negotiating bloc in international organizations like the United Nations and World Trade Organization, particularly in climate change negotiations.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. India is a member of the LMDC group, along with other countries like China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. The LMDC group actively advocates for climate finance from developed nations to help developing countries adapt to climate change and transition to renewable energy without compromising their development goals.
Source: The Hindu
