10 Questions
What are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
Pledges made by countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
What is the aim of the Paris Agreement?
To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
What is India's target for electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030?
40%
What does India aim to promote in the transport sector as part of its NDCs?
Public transport
What is the crucial framework for global climate action mentioned in the text?
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
What percentage of mammal species does India host?
7.6%
Which of the following is not mentioned as one of India's biodiversity hotspots?
Sundarbans
How many biosphere reserves does India have?
12
What percentage of bird species does India host?
6%
What is the percentage of reptilian species found in India?
6.2%
Study Notes
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- NDCs are commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change
Paris Agreement
- Aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
India's Climate Commitments
- Targets to achieve 40% of electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030
- Aims to promote electric vehicles in the transport sector as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Global Climate Action
- The Paris Agreement is the crucial framework for global climate action
India's Biodiversity
- Hosts 8.6% of mammal species
- Hosts 13.7% of bird species
- Has 18 biosphere reserves
- Hosts 6.2% of reptilian species
- Has several biodiversity hotspots, excluding the Himalayas
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