Flashcard on India's Environmental Governance

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What is the main environmental challenge India is currently facing?

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Natural calamities due to environmental change

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What is India's goal for net-zero carbon emissions as per the 2015 Paris Agreement?

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2070

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Which organization reported that over 130,000 lives were lost in India due to extreme weather disasters?

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World Meteorological Organization

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What percentage of centrally sponsored schemes incorporate a climate change component according to the 2022 NITI Aayog report?

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26%

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What is a significant bureaucratic challenge in India's environmental governance?

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Centralized governance structure

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What is the estimated green financing requirement for India as of 2023?

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2.5% of annual GDP

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Which sector received a 160% increase in funding in the 2025-26 Budget? Options: Natural Gas, Coal, Renewable Energy, Agriculture

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Coal

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What is the current issue with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India?

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It is dysfunctional.

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What model should India adopt for the Environmental Impact Assessment according to the recommendations?

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Ecological carrying capacity model

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What initiative is suggested to encourage sustainable practices in India? Options: Green Revolution, Digital India, Clean India Mission

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Lifestyle for the Environment