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UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper I

Question 88: Environment and Ecology

“Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

aThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
bThe UNEP Secretariat
cThe UNFCCC Secretariat
dThe World Meteorological Organization

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).

Momentum for Change is an initiative of the UNFCCC secretariat that showcases innovative climate solutions, and Climate Neutral Now is one of its efforts, encouraging individuals, companies and governments to measure, reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions. It was launched by the UNFCCC secretariat in 2015. The IPCC, UNEP and WMO have different mandates.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The IPCC assesses climate science.
  • (b) UNEP is a separate UN programme.
  • (c) Right: launched by the UNFCCC secretariat.
  • (d) The WMO deals with weather and climate data.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.