GS PrelimsEnvironmentGreenhouse gases2016

The term Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

A

pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East

B

plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

C

capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

D

plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' (INDCs) emerged in the lead-up to the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21). 2. INDCs were the climate action pledges or plans publicly outlined by each country, detailing the post-2020 actions they intended to take under the new international agreement (the Paris Agreement) to combat climate change. 3. These contributions primarily focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. 4. Option (B) accurately describes INDCs as a plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change. 5. Option (A) relates to refugee issues. 6. Option (C) relates to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 7. Option (D) relates to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is a separate UN framework, although climate action (SDG 13) is related.

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