Pollution and Sustainability Questions for UPSC CSE

Which of the following statements about the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations is/are correct? 1. The treaty aims to create legally binding commitments to end plastic pollution by 2040 2. India supports a circular economy approach with focus on waste management rather than production caps 3. The treaty covers only marine plastic pollution 4. Over 175 countries have agreed to participate in the negotiations

The National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023 aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen. What is the production target and the estimated investment requirement by 2030?

Consider the following statements about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology: 1. It can capture up to 90% of CO2 emissions from fossil fuel power plants 2. Captured CO2 can be stored in depleted oil and gas fields 3. CCS is currently commercially viable without government subsidies 4. The technology can be applied to cement and steel industries Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'Carbon Budget' in climate science refers to the maximum amount of CO2 that can be emitted to limit global warming to specific temperature targets. What is the approximate remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels with a 50% probability?

Which of the following statements about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention is/are correct? 1. POPs are carbon-based chemicals that resist degradation and bioaccumulate 2. The 'Dirty Dozen' refers to the first 12 POPs listed in the convention 3. India has banned the production of all POPs but allows restricted use of DDT for malaria control 4. PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were recently added to the POPs list