Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
6. What are the recent changes made to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as part of its pledge to Paris Agreement? Discuss its impact on India’s climate goals. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth , The Hindu
Why the question:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Mr. Modi, on Wednesday approved an update to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which is a formal communication to the United Nations, spelling out steps to be taken by the country towards keeping global temperatures from rising beyond 2°C by the end of the century.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the changes to India’s NDC and its impact.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Body:
First, write about India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as part of Paris agreement and then mention the recent changes introduced in it.
Next, write about the positive and negative impact of such changes to India’s global pledges and how it will impact India’s ability to achieve climate goals.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
