International Environmental Agreements — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Paris Agreement is/are correct? 1. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. 2. All signatory countries are required to submit legally binding emission reduction targets. 3. The agreement emphasizes a 'top-down' approach where targets are set by an international body. 4. India's updated NDCs include achieving 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following international agreements is/are associated with the principle of 'Prior Informed Consent' (PIC)? 1. Basel Convention 2. Rotterdam Convention 3. Stockholm Convention Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Montreal Protocol: 1. It is widely considered the most successful international environmental agreement. 2. It primarily aims to phase out substances that contribute to global warming. 3. The Kigali Amendment to the Protocol targets the phase-down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 4. India has successfully phased out most ozone-depleting substances ahead of schedule. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following pairs of Conventions/Protocols and their primary focus is/are correctly matched? 1. CITES: Regulation of international trade in endangered species 2. Stockholm Convention: Control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes 3. Convention on Biological Diversity: Fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The principle of 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities' (CBDR-RC) is most prominently associated with which of the following international agreements?