Current Affairs - Environment

Exercise : Environment - Latest Current Affairs
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201.
What is the name of the initiative launched by UNICEF's Generation Unlimited in collaboration with India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to engage youth in grassroots environmental actions?
Eco Empowerment
Green Rising
Youth for Climate
Mission Life Movement
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The initiative launched at COP28, known as "Green Rising," is a collaboration between UNICEF's Generation Unlimited and India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. It aims to empower youth in meaningful grassroots environmental actions through the YuWaah campaign.

202.
Which volcano in Indonesia recently erupted, resulting in a tragic incident with the loss of lives and the disappearance of several climbers?
Volcano Agung
Volcano Rinjani
Volcano Bromo
Volcano Marapi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The eruption that occurred on December 3, 2023, involved Indonesia's Marapi Volcano, located in West Sumatra, leading to a tragic incident with casualties and climbers disappearing.

203.
Who were the two individuals honoured as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards in 2023?
António Guterres and Olaf Scholz
Michelle Zárate Palomec and Sebastian Mwaura
Patricia Espinosa and John Kerry
Christiana Figueres and Al Gore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya are set to be honoured as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards for their remarkable contributions to combatting climate change in 2023.

204.
By what percentage did India successfully reduce its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years ahead of schedule?
10%
20%
25%
33%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India achieved a remarkable reduction of 33% in its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019, surpassing the target outlined in 'The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change' report.

205.
On which date is National Pollution Control Day 2023 observed?
December 1
December 3
December 2
December 4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Pollution Control Day 2023 is observed on December 2, commemorating the Bhopal Gas incident in 1984 and emphasizing the importance of pollution control. In 2023, the theme is “Sustainable Development for a Clean and Healthy Planet,” highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental protection and sustainable growth.