UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 33
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Database created by coalition of research organisations)
Explanation: Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific assessment consortium that tracks countries’ climate policies, pledges and projected warming.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-it is a database/assessment initiative run by a coalition of climate research groups.
B. Incorrect-The IPCC produces climate science assessments but CAT is not an IPCC wing.
C. Incorrect-CAT is not a treaty committee under the UNFCCC secretariat.
D. Incorrect-CAT is not a UNEP–World Bank jointly promoted UN agency.