SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

COP26 also known as United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) was recently held in _________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Glasgow.
NITI Aayog has recently released the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Index.
A) In this report India has the 10th largest forest area in the world.
B) In 2020, the forests covered 24% of India's total geographical area, accounting for 2% of the world's total forest area.
C) United Nations Climate Change Conference is also known as the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, in 2021, announced to be achieved by 2030 to reduce emissions.