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What is the main purpose of removing nitrogen compounds related to the impact of chlorine?
To moderate the destructive impact of chlorine
What led to the potential ozone loss in the stratosphere after the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption?
Impact of Volcanic eruptions
Which compound used as a blowing agent was completely eliminated by India under the Montreal Protocol?
HCFC 141b
What is the main focus of India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) regarding cooling technology?
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Which protocol's targets did India surpass according to the report by the Ministry of Environment and UNDP?
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What is the goal of India in relation to HCFC phase-out from new equipment manufacturing by December 2024?
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What percentage of Earth's ozone resides in the stratosphere?
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Which region experiences exceptionally depleted ozone in the stratosphere?
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What are some major ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) mentioned in the text?
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Which process results in the destruction of ozone in the stratosphere?
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What is the average thickness of the ozone layer over Earth as mentioned in the text?
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What can destroy ozone in the stratosphere by providing a surface that converts benign forms of chlorine into reactive, ozone-destroying forms?
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