What was India's rank in the world greenhouse gases emission in 2022?

Question

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This question was previously asked in

UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 General Studies Paper-I (SET - C) (Held On 14 May)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 10^th.

Key Points

CCPI

Climate Change Performance Index is an index that evaluates and ranks countries' efforts in combating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
The CCPI takes into account various factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, and climate policy.
It provides an assessment of countries' climate actions and serves as a tool to track progress and compare the performance of different nations in addressing climate change.
India ranked 10th in CCPI, 2022. Hence, Option 4 is the correct answer.
NOTE - The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 report was released recently and India secured 8th position in the index which is 2 positions up from the last edition.