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24th April, 2024 Environment

Climate clock

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Context:

  • India’s biggest Climate Clock activated at CSIR Hq to celebrate Earth Day..

About The Climate Clock:

  • The Climate Clock is a graphic to demonstrate how quickly the planet is approaching 1.5 °C of global warming, given current emissions trends.
  • It also shows the amount of CO2 already emitted, and the global warming to date.
  • The installation of the Climate Clock aims to raise awareness about climate change and its adverse impacts.
  • Climate clocks provided by the foundation have been installed in various CSIR labs to raise awareness about climate change.

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2018657

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) What is the purpose of India's biggest Climate Clock recently activated at CSIR Headquarters to celebrate Earth Day?

A) To display the current time and date in relation to climate-related events.

B) To showcase the latest advancements in climate science research conducted by CSIR.

C) To demonstrate how quickly the planet is approaching 1.5°C of global warming, given current emissions trends.

D) To count down the days until the next international climate conference.

Answer: C)