Bhattacharya Says India Aware of Climate Responsibilities

The video discusses the Paris Accord on climate change, highlighting President Trump's decision to withdraw due to perceived advantages for India and China in building coal plants. It explores India's commitment to renewable energy, particularly solar power, and its lack of new coal plants in recent years. The global impact of environmental actions is emphasized, stressing the need for collective responsibility. The video also examines India's energy choices in light of Trump's decision, balancing the need for improved living standards with environmental concerns. It concludes with a call for developed nations to support research and development to reduce pollution.

What has been India's approach towards energy generation in recent years?

• Relying on imported oil

• Focusing on nuclear energy

• Increasing coal-fired plants

• Expanding solar power capacity

How does the speaker describe the impact of environmental actions across borders?

• They are beneficial to all countries

• They have no significant impact

• They can affect neighboring countries

• They are limited to the country of origin

What dilemma does India face in response to President Trump's decision?

• Whether to stop all coal production

• Whether to reduce solar power investments

• Whether to join the Paris Accord

• Whether to increase coal-fired capacity

What is a key concern for India in terms of development?

• Maintaining current living standards

• Improving living standards for its population

• Reducing population growth

• Increasing coal exports

What role do developed nations have according to the speaker?

• To focus on their own development

• To provide financial aid only

• To support research and development in less advanced countries

• To impose strict environmental regulations