2023 · Q112
Which of the following is/are true about India’s “Panchamrit” and climate change? India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030. India will meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Current Events and Developmental IssuesNational current affairs
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
At COP26, India announced the 'Panchamrit' pledges including 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 (statement 1) and meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030 (statement 2). Both statements are part of the five commitments. Hence both 1 and 2, option (c).