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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country became the second nation in the world to declare a climate emergency?
A
Ireland
B
Scotland
C
Norway
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ireland has become the second country in the world to declare such a climate emergency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Typical resolutions include setting up a process to develop an action plan and report back to council within three to six months. 18 national governments and the EU have declared a climate emergency.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is option 3,i.e. Ireland.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Q. Which country has declared a 90-day “environmental emergency” after a massive Crude Oil Spill? Notes: The Peruvian Government declared a 90-day “environmental emergency” in damaged coastal territories, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -New Zealand declares climate emergency, promises a carbon neutral government by 2025. New Zealand declared a climate emergency on Wednesday and promised that the government would become carbon neutral by 2025.

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