Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
5. Evaluate India’s performance in order to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). What are further actions are needed to achieve its targets of Paris deal by 2030? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Environment by Shankar
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To evaluate India’s performance with respect to its Paris Agreement targets and suggest steps to improve it.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) with respect to Paris Climate Deal.
Body:
In the first part, form a detailed analysis as to India’s performance with respect to its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). Mention the steps in terms of policies, laws, rules and orders that have been taken in this regard. Compare its performance to other major powers. Write about the shortcomings of the same.
Next, suggest further policy changes on part of the government as well as mass behavioural changes on part of the citizens that are needed further so that India not only achieves its targets but goes very much beyond it.
Conclusion:
Summarise the need to think and act logically and ecologically to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
