CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is India’s rank in theCarbon Disclosure Project report?
A
2nd
B
5th
C
9th
D
14th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India jumps 2 spots higher, and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, a record-breaking 18, 700+ companies representing half of global market capitalization disclosed through CDP – 42% more than last year, and over 233% more than when the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015.

Detailed explanation-3: -A carbon disclosure rating is a measure of the environmental sustainability of a corporation. It is administered by CDP, a non-profit which collects self-reported survey responses from just under 6, 800 participating companies.

Detailed explanation-4: -A B-score indicates that a company is showing some evidence of managing its environmental impact but is not undertaking actions that mark it out as a leader in its field. To earn an A score from CDP, organizations must show environmental leadership, disclosing action on climate change, deforestation or water security.

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