Consider the following statements on India-Brazil ties during President Lula's 2024 visit:
1) Both countries pledged joint climate action from COP28 to COP30 under UNFCCC, citing IPCC's AR6.
2) India proposed a trilateral IBSA climate task force while endorsing Brazil's COP30 presidency.
3) India and Brazil set up a joint Space Council to collaborate on ISRO's Gaganyaan and space missions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only Statement 1
Explanation
During President Lula's 2024 visit to India, both India and Brazil emphasized strengthening cooperation on climate change. The two countries supported joint climate action from COP28 to COP30 under the UNFCCC framework and referred to the findings of the IPCC's AR6 report. Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect because no official proposal was made for the creation of a trilateral IBSA Climate Task Force, although India did support Brazil's COP30 presidency.
Statement 3 is also incorrect because India and Brazil did not establish a Joint Space Council for cooperation on Gaganyaan or other space missions.
Key Points
• India and Brazil reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation on climate change.
• Both countries supported joint climate action from COP28 to COP30.
• The findings of the IPCC AR6 report were referenced.
• No Joint Space Council or IBSA Climate Task Force was announced.
Additional Facts
• COP30 is scheduled to be held in Belém, Brazil, in 2025.
• India and Brazil cooperate through forums such as BRICS, G20, and IBSA.
• Both countries advocate for strengthening the voice of the Global South.
Important Questions
Question: In which country will COP30 be held?
Answer: Brazil.
Question: What is the trilateral forum comprising India, Brazil, and South Africa called?
Answer: IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa).