Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC):
1.Article 4 of the Paris Agreement provides that each Party shall communicate or update its NDC every ten years.
2.To reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from the 2005 level.
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

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: India submitted its first NDC to UNFCCC in October 2015. This was updated in August 2022.

  • The 2015 NDC comprised eight goals, three of which were quantitative targets to be achieved up to 2030.
  • The three targets included cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources to reach 40 per cent, reduction in the emissions intensity of GDP by 33 to 35 per cent compared to 2005 levels, and creation of additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover.
  • Article 4 of the Paris Agreement provides that each Party shall communicate or update its NDC every five years.
  • To reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from the 2005 level.

Source: Economic Survey