UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs 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. 1, 2, 4 and 5
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2, 3 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct — The Climate Group is a non-profit network-building organisation, EP100 drives energy-efficiency innovation, and Indian companies (e.g., Mahindra) are EP100 members. Statement 2 is incorrect — EP100 was launched by The Climate Group with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the IEA. Statement 5 is incorrect — The Climate Group, not the IEA, is Secretariat to the Under2 Coalition.

Topics: climate action, energy efficiency, environment, ep100