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    Question

    The National Designated Authority (NDA) formed to

    operationalize carbon markets is chaired by which official structure and how many members does it include?
    A Chaired by the Prime Minister; 15 members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chaired by the Minister of Environment; 30 members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Led by the Secretary of the Environment Ministry; 21 members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chaired by the NITI Aayog Vice Chairman; 18 members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Led by the Finance Secretary; 25 members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The National Designated Authority (NDA) is constituted as a 21-member committee and is led by the Secretary of the Environment Ministry. Its role is to enable a carbon emissions trading regime under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—which provides the international framework for emissions trading. The NDA includes representatives from several central ministries and relevant bodies and will recommend activities, approve projects, and authorize the use of emission reduction units for the country’s NDCs.

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