GS PrelimsEnvironmentClimate Change2022

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?

A

1, 2, 4 and 5

B

1, 3 and 4 only

C

2, 3 and 5 only

D

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1: The Climate Group is accurately described as an international non-profit organization that aims to drive climate action by building and managing large networks of businesses and governments. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: The global initiative "EP100" was launched by The Climate Group. While the International Energy Agency (IEA) works on energy efficiency, it did not launch EP100 in partnership with The Climate Group. This statement is incorrect. 3. Statement 3: EP100 focuses on energy efficiency and energy productivity. It brings together leading companies committed to smarter energy use, thereby driving innovation, increasing competitiveness, and helping achieve emission reduction goals. This statement is correct. 4. Statement 4: Several major Indian companies have joined the EP100 initiative as members. This statement is correct. 5. Statement 5: The Secretariat for the "Under2 Coalition" (a group of subnational governments committed to climate goals) is provided by The Climate Group, not the International Energy Agency (IEA). This statement is incorrect. 6. Since statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct, the correct option is (B).

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