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Question No. 161Interactive Test Mode
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Q161. “Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — The UNFCCC Secretariat

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The 'Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now' initiative was launched by the UNFCCC Secretariat to encourage companies, organizations, and individuals to measure, reduce, and offset their greenhouse gas emissions to achieve global climate neutrality by the second half of the century.

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Initiatives directly tied to Paris Agreement commitments and COP announcements (like Momentum for Change) are steered by the UNFCCC Secretariat.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q161)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) The UNFCCC Secretariat

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q161

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 161 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (C): "(c) The UNFCCC Secretariat". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

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

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