UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Environment and Geography to check your progress.

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1. It is published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) every year.

2. The report focuses exclusively on carbon dioxide emissions and does not include other greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Relevance: The Emissions Gap Report is important for understanding global climate governance, greenhouse gas emissions and progress towards the Paris Agreement temperature goals.

Explanation

— The 1.5 degree Celsius temperature target is now completely…