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Question 1

Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'? (A) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) (B) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (C) The New Development Bank (NDB) (D) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Accepted Answer

(A) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) — Correct. The ADB launched the Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific to mobilize investments in nature-based solutions across the region.

Question 2

Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss? (A) The European Union (B) The World Bank (C) The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (D) The Food and Agriculture Organization

Accepted Answer

(A) The European Union — Correct. The EU enacted the Nature Restoration Law in 2024, requiring member states to restore degraded ecosystems to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

Question 3

'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations? (A) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (B) The United Nations Environment Programme (C) The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development (D) The World Wide Fund for Nature

Accepted Answer

(A) The International Union for Conservation of Nature — Correct. The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is part of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and maintains the Global Invasive Species Database.

Question 4

'Climate Action Tracker' which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a: (A) Database created by a coalition of research organisations (B) Wing of the 'Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change' (C) Committee under the 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change' (D) Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank

Accepted Answer

(A) Database created by a coalition of research organisations — Correct. The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific analysis tool produced by Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute — a coalition of research organisations — that tracks government climate action against Paris Agreement goals.

Question 5

Consider the following statements:
1. 'The Climate Group' is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative 'EP100'.
3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the 'Under2 Coalition'.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (B) 1, 3 and 4 only (C) 2, 3 and 5 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Accepted Answer

(B) 1, 3 and 4 only — Correct. The Climate Group is a non-profit driving climate action (1), EP100 commits companies to energy efficiency and emission goals (3), and Indian firms like Mahindra are members (4). EP100 is a Climate Group initiative, not IEA's (2 is wrong), and The Climate Group, not IEA, is the Under2 Coalition Secretariat (5 is wrong).

Question 6

The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for: (A) Assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world (B) Enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading (C) Enabling governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries (D) Assessing the overall carbon footprint caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time

Accepted Answer

(A) Assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world — Correct. The Common Carbon Metric, developed with UNEP support, provides a standardized methodology to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from building operations globally.

Question 7

With reference to the New York Declaration on Forests, which of the following statements are correct?
1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
3. It is a legally binding international declaration.
4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.
5. India was one of the signatories at its inception.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 1, 3 and 5 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 2 and 5

Accepted Answer

(A) 1, 2 and 4 — Correct. The NYDF was endorsed at the UN Climate Summit in 2014 (1), set timelines to halve deforestation by 2020 and end it by 2030 (2), and was backed by governments, companies and indigenous groups (4). It is voluntary, not legally binding (3 is wrong), and India was not a signatory (5 is wrong).

Question 8

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at: (A) The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg (B) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro (C) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris (D) The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi

Accepted Answer

(B) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro — Correct. PAGE emerged from the Rio+20 Conference (2012), where countries called for a green-economy transition, and was launched in response to that mandate by five UN agencies.

Question 9

'Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now' is an initiative launched by: (A) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (B) The UNEP Secretariat (C) The UNFCCC Secretariat (D) The World Meteorological Organization

Accepted Answer

(C) The UNFCCC Secretariat — Correct. 'Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now' was launched by the UNFCCC Secretariat to encourage organizations and individuals to measure, reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 10

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Accepted Answer

(B) 2 only — Correct. TRAFFIC's mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to conservation. It is a joint programme of WWF and IUCN, not a UNEP bureau.

Question 11

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 only (C) 1 only (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Accepted Answer

(A) 1 and 2 — Correct. GCCA was launched by the European Commission in 2007 to support least developed and small island developing countries in integrating climate change into development strategies, providing both technical and financial support.

Question 12

Consider the following statements:
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of the G20 group of countries.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Accepted Answer

(B) 2 only — Correct. The CCAC focuses on short-lived climate pollutants — methane, black carbon and HFCs — but it was launched by UNEP, not by the G20.

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