UPSC CSE Prelims
Kyoto Protocol Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Consider the following pairs:
| Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin |
|---|---|
| 1. Annex-I Countries | Cartagena Protocol |
| 2. Certified Emissions Reductions | Nagoya Protocol |
| 3. Clean Development Mechanism | Kyoto Protocol |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — 3 only
❌ Pair 1 – Incorrect: Annex-I Countries are listed under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol, not the Cartagena Protocol. The Cartagena Protocol deals with biosafety and the safe handling of living modified organisms.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) are carbon credits issued under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol, not the Nagoya Protocol. The Nagoya Protocol concerns access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is indeed a mechanism established under the Kyoto Protocol. It allows developed countries to invest in emission reduction projects in developing countries and earn CERs as offsets against their emission reduction commitments.
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