Question

    Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

    1. The Maritime Decarbonization Conference was co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways & International Maritime Organization (IMO). 2. India aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 3. Harit Sagar and Harit Nauka Guidelines aim to reduce pollution in maritime operations. 4. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets a 50% reduction in global maritime emissions by 2050.
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement 1: Incorrect. The conference was co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Asian Development Bank (ADB). • Statement 2: Incorrect. India’s net-zero target is set for 2070, not 2050. • Statement 3: Correct. Both guidelines focus on reducing pollution. • Statement 4: Correct. IMO aims to reduce emissions by 50% by 2050.

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