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  1. According to World Health Organisation's report of 2008, the number of diseases due to climate change isAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2015
  2. The United Nations has recently warned that 'famine-like conditions have been created by climate change' in which one of the following countries?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2022
  3. Which human activity is most affected by climate?Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2014
  4. Given below are two statements: Statement-I (Assertion A) : Climate change is leading to increase in social tension in India. Statement- II (Reason R) : The frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events will have serious repercussions on food security. Choose the correct answer from the code given below :Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017
  5. As per the IPCC 4th Assessment Report, the average sea level during the period 1961-2003 increased approximately at the rate of :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014
  6. According to the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report, the average sea level rose during the 1961-2003 period at approximately this rate:Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014
  7. What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasize regarding reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission? 1. Gradual and limited reductions are enough. 2. Deep, rapid and sustained reductions are essential. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024
  8. In which year was the ‘Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change’ was set up ?Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 1 2021
  9. In which year was the ‘Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change’ was set up ? (a) 1972 (c) 1980 (b) 1976 (d) 1988Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 1 2021
  10. Global Campaign '350' was observed as an International Day for Climate Action on :Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2010
  11. The Paris Agreement of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is to limit global warming well below (benchmark of pre- industrial level)Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020
  12. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change deals withAsked in BPSC Prelims Exam 60 62rd
  13. The 'Kyoto Protocol' is an international treaty that commits State parties to reduction inAsked in UPSC CDS 1 2019
  14. Which of the following statements about 'Marrakech Partnership' is/are correct?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024
  15. Which of the following statements about the 'Race to Zero Campaign' is/are correct ? One of the main objectives of the Race to Zero Campaign is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy.Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023
  16. What is not true about commitment made by India at UNFCC COP26 Conference?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2021
  17. Which one of the following is the international convention agreement specifying the commitments of different countries to mitigate climate change?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2023
  18. The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference was convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is also known as _______.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
  19. With reference to One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of United Nations Environment Programme. 2. It invites cities from the participating countries to report innovative climate actions.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
  20. The targets for the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol covered emissions of the ______ main greenhouse gases.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
  21. Which treaty acts as a framework for international cooperation to combat climate change by limiting average global temperature increases and the resulting climate change, and coping with impacts?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
  22. During which meet Kyoto Protocol was adopted?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
  23. The concept of 'carbon credit' originated from which one of the following?Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2011
  24. Kigali Agreement 2016 is a big step in fighting climate change. It is related to which of the following ?Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2015
  25. Which one of the following resolutions in the final agreement reached at COP28 is associated with the target of achieving 'Net Zero by 2050' ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024