Current Affairs · Environment and Climate Change

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT about India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)? 1. In August 2022, the Union Cabinet approved India's Updated Nationally Determined Contribution to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 2. This update to India's existing NDC translates the 'Panchamrit' announced at COP26 into enhanced climate targets. 3. The update is a step towards achieving India's long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. 4. As per the updated NDC, India stands committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level.