Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the…

Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the 'Declaration on Climate and Health'. Statement II: The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector. Statement III: If India's health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
  1. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Solution

India did not sign the COP28 declaration (I correct). The declaration is NOT legally binding (II incorrect). Indian concerns about cooling-chain capacity supporting III. Only III is correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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