CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Railways (IR) has envisioned to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2030. Following measures have, inter-alia, been undertaken in this regard: 100% Electrification of Broad Gauge (BG) Railway network.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030. The Plan is to create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030. The NRP is aimed to formulate strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives to increase modal share of the Railways in freight to 45%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gurugram, India, 31 October 2022: ReNew Energy Global PLC (“ReNew” or “the Company”, RNW, RNWWW: NASDAQ), India’s leading clean energy company, today announced its ESG targets including a commitment to hit net zero by 2040 through its latest sustainability report for FY 2021-22.

Detailed explanation-4: -Denmark. In 2019 Denmark legally established a net zero target to reach carbon neutral emissions by 2050. They are bound to have a fossil fuel-free electricity sector by 2030, focusing on renewable energy at the core of their strategy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Net Zero as the Goal The IPCC concluded the need for net zero CO2 by 2050 to remain consistent with 1.5C. So, the purpose of this site is to inform effective climate action that is net zero aligned in order to advance progress towards this goal.