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 ?
- (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
- (b) 1, 3 and 4 only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Why the answer is (b)
• The Climate Group is an international non-profit that drives climate action through business and government networks such as RE100, EV100 and EP100 — statement 1 is correct.
• EP100 brings together companies committed to doubling energy productivity and driving energy-efficiency innovation while cutting emissions — statement 3 is correct — and Indian firms such as Mahindra, Dalmia Cement and Godrej are members — statement 4 is correct.
• Statement 2 is wrong: EP100 was launched by the Climate Group in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the International Energy Agency.
• Statement 5 is wrong: the Climate Group itself is the Secretariat of the Under2 Coalition of sub-national governments.
• Hence 1, 3 and 4 only, option (b).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
- Statements 2 and 5 wrongly involve the IEA.
- (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
- Statements 2 and 5 are wrong; statement 1 is correct.
- (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Statements 2 and 5 are wrong, so not all five are correct.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022, held on 5 June 2022. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.