Green Shipping and Sustainable Transportation Quiz
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What percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions is contributed by the maritime sector?

  • 2.5% (correct)
  • 1.5%
  • 4.5%
  • 3.5%
  • Which initiatives complement the goals of the 'National Green Hydrogen Mission' and 'Harit Sagar Guidelines'?

  • Initiatives by MoPSW (correct)
  • Initiatives by the Ministry of Environment
  • Initiatives by the Ministry of Energy
  • Initiatives by IMO
  • What is the objective of 'MIV 2030' and 'Amritkal Vision 2047'?

  • Net zero emissions (correct)
  • Promotion of traditional fuel oils
  • Reduction in maritime activities
  • Increase in shipping efficiency
  • What is the environmental impact of ships traditionally using heavy fuel oil?

    <p>Sulfur emissions detrimental to health and causing acid rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IMO Sulphur 2020 mandate for ships?

    <p>Switch to alternative fuel oils emitting less than 0.50% sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the 'SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference'?

    <p>To accelerate waste-to-wealth initiatives and promote a circular economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is NOT mentioned as a partner for the 'SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference'?

    <p>UNEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the GOBARdhan Initiative?

    <p>To convert waste into wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does waste-to-biogas play in India's environmental goals?

    <p>It plays a crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2070</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cities have operational CBG and Waste to Electricity plants been established?

    <p>Indore, Pune, Ambala, Chennai, Varanasi, Surat, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Maritime Sector and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    • The maritime sector contributes to a significant percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions.

    National Green Hydrogen Mission and Harit Sagar Guidelines

    • Initiatives that complement the goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and Harit Sagar Guidelines include the maritime sector's transition to cleaner fuels.

    MIV 2030 and Amritkal Vision 2047

    • The objective of MIV 2030 is to promote the development of a sustainable and environmentally friendly maritime sector by 2030.
    • Amritkal Vision 2047 aims to make India's maritime sector a global leader in sustainability and environment-friendliness by 2047.

    Environmental Impact of Heavy Fuel Oil

    • Ships traditionally using heavy fuel oil have a significant environmental impact, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
    • Heavy fuel oil is a major contributor to air pollution in coastal areas and has harmful effects on human health and the environment.

    IMO Sulphur 2020 Mandate

    • IMO Sulphur 2020 mandates that ships reduce their sulphur emissions by 85%, aiming to reduce air pollution and its negative impacts on human health and the environment.

    SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference

    • The main objective of the SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference is to promote the use of biogas and waste-to-energy technologies in the maritime sector.

    Partners of the SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference

    • The organization NOT mentioned as a partner for the SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference is not specified in the text.

    GOBARdhan Initiative

    • The primary goal of the GOBARdhan Initiative is to promote waste-to-biogas technologies and reduce waste disposal issues in India.

    Waste-to-Biogas in India's Environmental Goals

    • Waste-to-biogas plays a crucial role in India's environmental goals, as it provides a clean energy source, reduces waste disposal issues, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions.

    Operational CBG and Waste to Electricity Plants

    • Operational CBG (Compressed Biogas) and waste-to-electricity plants have been established in cities such as Pune, Haridwar, and Ambikapur.

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    Test your knowledge of green shipping initiatives and the transition to sustainable transportation with this quiz. Explore key developments, objectives, and strategies outlined by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, as well as the government's emphasis on achieving net zero emissions in the maritime sector.

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