Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:
At the Glasgow COP 26 Summit, India promised to cut its emissions to net zero by 2070. What is the meaning of Net Zero Emissions?
Options:
It means becoming carbon neutral.
It refers to a balance when the emissions of greenhouse gases are offset by the absorption of an equivalent amount from the atmosphere.
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Net zero, or becoming carbon neutral, means not adding to the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It refers to a balance when the emissions of greenhouse gases are offset by the absorption of an equivalent amount from the atmosphere.