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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country recently voted to ratify the Kigali Amendment?
A
India
B
USA
C
UK
D
Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -US ratifies Kigali Amendment, the international climate deal on refrigerants.

Detailed explanation-2: -On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the President signed the instrument of ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Thank you to Senators Menendez, Risch, Carper, and Kennedy, and Leaders Schumer and McConnell, for their leadership.

Detailed explanation-3: -Important Facts about Kigali Agreement It happened during the 28th Meeting of Parties when the 197 member countries signed the agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 5 Parties are divided into two groups: Group 1: The majority of Article 5 Parties. Group 2: Bahrain, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Group 2 has a later freeze and phase-down steps compared with Group 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -In strong bipartisan vote, Senate approves first climate treaty in decades. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Climate Solutions Caucus, voted today to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

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