Consider the following statements on India's updated NDCs:
1. India committed to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030.
2. India aims to achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
3. India will achieve net-zero emissions by 2035 as per current NDC.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation
Under India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, making Statement 1 correct.
India has also set a target of achieving 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, so Statement 2 is also correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect because India’s net-zero target is 2070, not 2035, under the current NDC framework.
Key Points
• India aims to reduce GDP emissions intensity by 45% by 2030.
• 50% of installed electricity capacity will come from non-fossil sources by 2030.
• India’s net-zero target year is 2070.
• These commitments are part of the Paris Agreement framework.
Additional Facts
• India updated its NDCs at COP26 in 2021.
• India is among the leading countries in expanding renewable energy capacity.
• Solar and wind energy are key components of India’s energy transition strategy.
Important Questions
Question: What is India’s net-zero target year?
Answer: 2070
Question: At which conference did India update its NDCs?
Answer: COP26 (2021).