UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

  1. pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
  2. plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
  3. capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  4. plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals

Answer

Correct Answer

plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

Explanation

INDCs are the climate action plans submitted by countries under the UNFCCC process ahead of the Paris Agreement, outlining their post-2020 climate actions to combat climate change.

Topics: climate change, environment, intended nationally determined contributions, international climate agreements