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India has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 as part of its climate action plan. This goal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the COP26 Climate Summit held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Net-zero emissions imply balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the amount removed from the atmosphere, ensuring a sustainable environmental footprint. Key Points about India’s Climate Goals (Announced at COP26): 1. Net-zero Target Year: 2070. 2. Short-term Commitments by 2030: o Reduce carbon intensity of GDP by 45% compared to 2005 levels. o Achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity. o Fulfill 50% of energy needs through renewable sources. o Reduce total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tons.
What was the main agenda of PM Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025?
Recently the Central government announce to allocate an additional Rs 28,000 crore for which of the following central flagship programme?
Who is appointed as the chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)?
Consider the following statements:
Which country leads the world in plastic pollution, according to a recent study?
The World Bank has revised India’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 to:
What campaign did Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiate across the country aimed at making pilgrimage sites clean?
Which of the following statements about the recent collaboration between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Ayush Ministry is/are incorrect?
Which organization signed an MoU with CIM&H, Chennai to advance Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy?
What is the name of the state health insurance scheme in Rajasthan that the government seeks to integrate with Ayushman Bharat?