QUESTION 20
GS2
15 marks
‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Briefly describe how India's climate change position in global forums has changed, in the context of geopolitics.
DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.
Demand-wise check
- 1Earlier position: historical responsibility, CBDR-RC, resistance to binding targets≈65 words
- 2Shift: NAPCC (2008), Paris NDCs, ISA (2015), Panchamrit targets at COP26, LiFE, Global Biofuels Alliance≈65 words
- 3Geopolitics: energy security, Global South leadership, finance and technology demands≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Earlier stanceShift with milestonesGeopolitical driversConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Listing domestic schemes without international forums
- No mention of geopolitics
Draw this
- Timeline of India's climate milestones
Value addition
- FactAt COP26 (Glasgow, 2021) India announced net-zero by 2070 and 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- FactThe International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris (2015).International Solar Alliance
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 50 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aditya Srivastava · AIR 1 · Page 21 ↗Same syllabus reference
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