The Hindu Daily Quiz, November 28, 2023 on climate talks
1 year ago

The Hindu Daily Quiz, November 28, 2023 on climate talks

The Hindu  

Daily Quiz | On climate talks Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /5 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | The COP28 climate talks will begin on November 30 and are expected to last two weeks. YES NO Answer : Framework Convention on Climate Change SHOW ANSWER 2 / 5 | Various countries have pledged to become ___-____ – a term used to describe the point in time when the carbon emitted by a country’s various sectors are offset by mechanisms that remove the same amount of carbon. YES NO Answer : Net-zero SHOW ANSWER 3 / 5 | Name the landmark agreement agreed by UN FCCC countries in 2015, at COP21, in which they committed to making their best efforts to keep the world’s average surface temperature from warming by more than 2º C over the pre-industrial era by the end of the century. YES NO Answer : Paris Agreement SHOW ANSWER 4 / 5 | Over the last few years, the centrepiece of most international deliberations on addressing climate change – especially climate adaptation – has been a fund.

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India’s stand against inadequate climate finance at COP29

Hindustan Times  

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India to push for accountability, fair financing, green credit at COP29: delegates

The Hindu  

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At COP28, much talk but incremental gains
1 year ago

At COP28, much talk but incremental gains

Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

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The Quint  

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2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 | India hails ‘Loss and Damage’ compensation fund approved at U.N. climate summit

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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