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Q99. "Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:

"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2022 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Database created by coalition of research organisations

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific analysis tool established in 2009. It is produced by a coalition of two non-profit research organizations: Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute. It tracks and assesses countries' greenhouse gas emissions targets, policies, and actions against the Paris Agreement temperature goals.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Climate Action Tracker is an independent, civil-society-led tracker used to impartially scrutinize government pledges, meaning it is not an official branch of intergovernmental bodies like IPCC or UNFCCC.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q99)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Climate Change & Global Warming
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Database created by coalition of research organisations

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q99

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 99 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Environment and Ecology (Climate Change & Global Warming) question is Option (A): "Database created by coalition of research organisations". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Climate Change & Global Warming". You can explore all repeated questions from Climate Change & Global Warming in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Climate Change & Global Warming UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Climate Action Tracker is an independent, civilsocietyled tracker used to impartially scrutinize government pledges, meaning it is not an official branch of intergovernmental bodies like IPCC or UNFCCC.

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