CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India and United Kingdom will together jointly create India-UK “NET Zero” Innovation Virtual Centre.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘net zero target’ refers to a government commitment to ensure the UK reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by 100% from 1990 levels by 2050. If met, this would mean the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the UK would be equal to or less than the emissions removed by the UK from the environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. While the country has made significant progress towards meeting its emissions reduction targets under the Paris Agreement, total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to increase by over 40% by 2030 with current policies.