Funding India’s climate future, the trillion-dollar question’

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
2. It is a Non – Banking Financial Company.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 or 2

Consider the following statements:

1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running them.
2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. 1, 2, 4 and 5
2. B. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. C. 2,3 and 5 only
4. D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Consider the following statements:

I. The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).
II. In India, a company submitting a BRSR makes disclosures in the report that are largely non-financial in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'?

1. A. The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2. B. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
3. C. The New Development Bank (NDB)
4. D. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of :

1. A. Bond market
2. B. Forex market
3. C. Money market
4. D. Stock market

Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers"?

1. A. It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
2. B. It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry.
3. C. It is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely.
4. D. It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.

Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?

1. A. Certificate of Deposit
2. B. Commercial Paper
3. C. Promissory Note
4. D. Participatory Note

In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to the

1. A. process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from difference platforms.
2. B. an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward.
3. C. a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible.
4. D. a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market

Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?

1. A. It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.
2. B. It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.
3. C. It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.
4. D. It is an important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by the Government.

Consider the following statements:

Statement I:
At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the “Declaration on Climate and Health”.

Statement II:
The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector.

Statement III:
If India’s health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
2. B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
3. C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
4. D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.

Write a review on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022?

Mineral resources are fundamental to the country’s economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining.

How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.

Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?