CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will join the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar in forming ‘Net Zero Producers Forum’ for oil and gas producers?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
UAE
C
Israel
D
Iran
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saudi Arabia will join the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar in forming a new platform for oil and gas producers to discuss the way for implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Saudi Arabia: Capital - Riyadh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Countries joining the United States in committing to net-zero government emissions include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Net-Zero Producers Forum was announced in April of 2021 by Qatar, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Norway, who collectively represent 40 percent of global oil and gas production.

Detailed explanation-4: -As of March 2022, 33 countries and the European Union have set such a target, either in law or in a policy document.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bhutan has made possible what no other country has been able to achieve. This carbon-negative country has shown us how we can address climate change with compassion, commitment and creativity and come out on top.

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