Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
5. What do you understand by Green Deal? Does India need such a green deal on the lines of European Union countries to mitigate the challenge of emissions and equity? Examine (250 Words)
Level: Difficult
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
On the lines of the EU green deal, the author in the article has proposed that India should also have a green deal to fulfill its target of COP26 as well as ensure equity
Key Demand of the question:
Define what is green deal and examine its applicability for India
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give the context of the Question in light of India’s commitment to COP26 and the EU green deal or simply define the Green deal with an example
Body:
Mention a few points about the EU green deal e.g. EU came up with an announcement on additional measures to curb carbon emission. It would bring a law that would be binding on every member to ensure it becomes “climate neutral” by 2050.
Then enumerate how India can bring such a measure for the green deal. Also, highlight the challenges that it may face.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the importance of measures to curb carbon emission.
