Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2022 · Environment · Question 42

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?

  1. 1, 2, 4 and 5
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2, 3 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

1. Correct. The Climate Group is an international non-profit working to drive climate action through major networks/initiatives of businesses and governments.
2. Incorrect. EP100 was launched by The Climate Group in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the International Energy Agency.
3. Correct. EP100 is a global initiative bringing together companies committed to improving energy productivity/efficiency, boosting competitiveness, and cutting emissions.
4. Correct. Yes, some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. Incorrect. The Under2 Coalition is supported by The Climate Group as its Secretariat; the International Energy Agency is not its Secretariat.

Hence, the correct statements are 1, 3 and 4 only.

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