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As of 2023, how many countries are members of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative championed by India to promote renewable energy among Global South countries?
As of 2023, how many countries are members of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative championed by India to promote renewable energy among Global South countries?
What percentage of infrastructure in the Global South does India aim to make resilient through the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) by 2030?
What percentage of infrastructure in the Global South does India aim to make resilient through the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) by 2030?
India has committed to increasing its renewable energy capacity to what total by 2030, sharing its technology and expertise with the Global South?
India has committed to increasing its renewable energy capacity to what total by 2030, sharing its technology and expertise with the Global South?
During the 2022 climate summits, what percentage did India claim the developed nations are responsible for in terms of historical global emissions?
During the 2022 climate summits, what percentage did India claim the developed nations are responsible for in terms of historical global emissions?
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India promotes natural farming as part of its climate change strategy in the Global South. By 2024, how many farmers does India aim to engage in this practice?
India promotes natural farming as part of its climate change strategy in the Global South. By 2024, how many farmers does India aim to engage in this practice?
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Under the International Solar Alliance (ISA), how much funding does India aim to mobilize by 2030 to support solar projects in the Global South?
Under the International Solar Alliance (ISA), how much funding does India aim to mobilize by 2030 to support solar projects in the Global South?
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What is the target sea level rise reduction that India and the Global South aim to achieve through their joint initiatives by 2050?
What is the target sea level rise reduction that India and the Global South aim to achieve through their joint initiatives by 2050?
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How many Southeast Asian nations has India partnered with to advance its climate agenda in the Global South as of 2023?
How many Southeast Asian nations has India partnered with to advance its climate agenda in the Global South as of 2023?
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India's initiative to develop green corridors for electricity transmission in the Global South is planned to span how many kilometers by 2025?
India's initiative to develop green corridors for electricity transmission in the Global South is planned to span how many kilometers by 2025?
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India's solar energy capacity enhancement plan involves increasing the capacity by how many times compared to 2015 levels by the year 2030?
India's solar energy capacity enhancement plan involves increasing the capacity by how many times compared to 2015 levels by the year 2030?
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What is the primary goal of the Global Development Compact?
What is the primary goal of the Global Development Compact?
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Which international organization is primarily associated with the formation of the Global Development Compact?
Which international organization is primarily associated with the formation of the Global Development Compact?
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As of 2023, how many countries have formally agreed to participate in the Global Development Compact?
As of 2023, how many countries have formally agreed to participate in the Global Development Compact?
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Which of the following is a key focus area of the Global Development Compact?
Which of the following is a key focus area of the Global Development Compact?
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The Global Development Compact sets out to eliminate extreme poverty by what year?
The Global Development Compact sets out to eliminate extreme poverty by what year?
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How much funding has the Global Development Compact committed to mobilizing annually by 2030 to support developing countries?
How much funding has the Global Development Compact committed to mobilizing annually by 2030 to support developing countries?
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What mechanism does the Global Development Compact utilize to ensure accountability among participating countries?
What mechanism does the Global Development Compact utilize to ensure accountability among participating countries?
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Which sector does the Global Development Compact emphasize as crucial for sustainable development?
Which sector does the Global Development Compact emphasize as crucial for sustainable development?
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The Global Development Compact aims to provide access to secondary education to how many children globally by 2030?
The Global Development Compact aims to provide access to secondary education to how many children globally by 2030?
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Under the Global Development Compact, which continent is prioritized for infrastructure development due to its high poverty rates?
Under the Global Development Compact, which continent is prioritized for infrastructure development due to its high poverty rates?
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Study Notes
India and the Global South: Environment and Climate Change
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International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- Aims to promote renewable energy in Global South countries.
- As of 2023, over 120 countries are members.
- India plans to mobilize $20 billion by 2030 to support ISA solar projects.
Collaboration and Policy Focus
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Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):
- India aims to make 40% of Global South infrastructure resilient to disasters by 2030.
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Renewable Energy Targets:
- India committed to increasing its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW by 2030.
- This includes sharing its technology and expertise with Global South nations.
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Historical Emissions Responsibility:
- India claims developed nations are responsible for 70% of historical global emissions.
Key Initiatives
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Natural Farming:
- India promotes natural farming, aiming to engage 2 million farmers by 2024.
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Sea Level Rise Reduction:
- India and its partners in the Global South aim to reduce sea level rise by 0.5 meters by 2050.
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Green Corridor Development:
- India is developing green corridors for electricity transmission spanning 15,000 km by 2025.
Southeast Asia Partnership
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ASEAN Collaboration:
- India has partnered with all 10 ASEAN nations to advance its climate agenda.
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Solar Energy Expansion:
- India plans to increase its solar energy capacity five times compared to 2015 levels by 2030.
The Global Development Compact
- The primary objective of the Global Development Compact is to foster sustainable economic growth and development worldwide.
- The United Nations is the primary organization associated with the creation of the Global Development Compact.
- As of 2023, there are 100 countries participating in the Global Development Compact.
- The Compact prioritizes access to clean water and sanitation as a key focus area.
- The aim is to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030.
- The Compact aims to mobilize $100 billion annually by 2030 for developing countries.
- The Compact utilizes peer reviews to ensure accountability among participating countries.
- The Compact emphasizes renewable energy as a critical sector for sustainable development.
- The Global Development Compact targets providing access to secondary education for 300 million children globally by 2030.
- Africa is prioritized for infrastructure development due to its high poverty rates.
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This quiz explores India's role in promoting environmental sustainability and climate change initiatives among Global South nations. It covers the International Solar Alliance, disaster-resilient infrastructure efforts, and India's ambitious renewable energy targets. Test your knowledge on these significant global environmental policies and India's contributions.
