Flashcards on India's Policy on Climate Change

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What is the main framework for India’s climate change actions?

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

Which year was the National Action Plan on Climate Change launched?

2008

How many national missions are included in the NAPCC?

Eight

Name one of the eight missions outlined in the NAPCC.

National Solar Mission

What is the aim of the National Solar Mission?

To promote solar energy for power generation

Which mission focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in India?

National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

What does the National Water Mission primarily address?

Water conservation and management

Which mission aims to create sustainable habitats?

National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

Name a significant international agreement that India has signed to combat climate change.

Paris Agreement

What is India's pledged target for non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 under the Paris Agreement?

450 GW

As part of its climate strategy, what has India committed to creating?

An additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent

Which mission encourages sustainable agriculture practices?

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

What is a significant renewable energy initiative by India launched in 2015 alongside France?

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Which government body is responsible for India's climate policy making and implementation?

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

What global coalition did India help establish for disaster resilience?

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

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Which plan serves as the cornerstone for India's actions on climate change?



In what year was India's National Action Plan on Climate Change launched?



How many national missions constitute the NAPCC to address climate change?



Which international agreement is India a part of to mitigate climate change impacts?



What is the target of non-fossil energy capacity that India aims for by 2030?



What does the National Water Mission focus on?



Which initiative was co-launched by India to promote solar energy globally?



Which Indian ministry is in charge of climate change policy and implementation?



India committed to the creation of an additional carbon sink of how many billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent?



What does the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat aim to create?




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