Which of the following is NOT one of India's five "Panchamrit" pledges at COP26 in Glasgow?
- A500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030
- BPhasing out all coal power by 2040
- CCutting projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030
- DNet-zero emissions by 2070
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Correct answer: (b) Phasing out all coal power by 2040
Explanation
The five are: 500 GW non-fossil capacity; 50% of energy needs from renewables; 1 billion tonnes less projected emissions; carbon intensity of the economy cut by 45% (all by 2030); and net zero by 2070. There is no coal phase-out pledge.