Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 11, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Methane Pledge:
- It was proposed jointly by the United States and the European Union at CoP27.
- The pledge aims for a 30 percent reduction in global methane emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 emission levels.
- India is a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
2. With reference to the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS), consider the following statements:
- It was launched at the CoP27.
- It will be the first publicly available global system to connect methane detection to notification processes transparently.
- It will identify significant emission events, notify relevant stakeholders, and support and track mitigation progress.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
- India has gained 2 places to rank 8 in the Climate Change Performance Index 2023.
- The CCPI measures countries based on greenhouse gas emissions, use of renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?