CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India and European Union (EU) have agreed to step up their Clean Energy and Climate Partnership. They jointly agreed on a detailed work program until which year?
A
2023
B
2024
C
2022
D
2025
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2016, the EU and India established the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP), which promotes access to and dissemination of clean energy and climate-friendly technologies, and encourages research and the development of innovative solutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -All 27 EU Member States committed to turning the EU into the first climate neutral continent by 2050. And to get there, they committed to reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -EU-India: new Trade and Technology Council to lead on digital transformation, green technologies and trade. Today, the EU and India have strengthened their relationship as strategic partners by setting up a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

Detailed explanation-4: -Building on the 20% target for 2020, the recast Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU established a new binding renewable energy target for the EU for 2030 of at least 32%, with a clause for a possible upwards revision by 2023.

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