India's Rank in Climate Change Performance Index 2023
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India secured the __ position in the Climate Change Performance Index 2023 report.

8th

India's rank is the best amongst the __ countries.

G20

India aims to reduce the Emissions intensity of its GDP by __ percent by 2030.

45

India plans to achieve about __ percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

India aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional __ and tree cover by 2030.

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The Ujala scheme by the Government led to the distribution of 36.86 crore LED bulbs resulting in energy saving of 47,876 million kWh of electricity per annum, peak demand reduction of 9,585 MW and 38.77 million tonnes of CO2 emission reduction annually as of 30th June 2022. The Ujala scheme focuses on promoting energy efficiency through the use of ________ bulbs.

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The Ministry organized the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for blue skies as 'Swachh Vayu Diwas' to raise awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). This event aimed to create awareness about the importance of clean air and encourage actions to reduce ________ pollution.

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The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 report was released recently, and India secured the 8th position in the index, which is 2 positions up from the last edition. The top three positions (1-3) were vacant because no country was strong enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating. India is among the top ________ countries in the CCPI 2023.

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The government has recently updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) submitted by India to UNFCCC under the Paris Agreement. These include targets to reduce the Emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030, from 2005 level; to achieve about 50 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based ________.

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Eco-clubs have been formed in schools and colleges to educate students and spread awareness on environmental issues. Activities undertaken by Eco-clubs include plantation drives, cleanliness drives, green pledges, etc. These clubs aim to promote eco-friendly practices and create a sense of responsibility towards ________ conservation.

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