Environmental Organisations: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Environmental Organisations (Environment and Ecology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2018Environment and Ecology · Environmental Organisations
Q1. The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
Explanation
Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a direct response to the Rio+20 Declaration, The Future We Want i.e. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro. PAGE serves as a framework to coordinate UN efforts in the green economy and to help nations meet and track the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals. The partnership aims to place sustainability at the core of economic policies and practices, thereby advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It supports countries in reshaping their economic policies around sustainability to foster growth, create jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strength-en ecological foundations.
UPSC 2018Environment and Ecology · Environmental Organisations
Q2. "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
Explanation
The UNFCCC Secretariat introduced the "Climate Neutral Now" initiative in 2015 to promote voluntary action towards climate neutrality. In 2016, during the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech (COP22), the UNFCCC Secretariat combined its "Climate Neutral Now" initiative with the "Momentum for Change" initiative, creating a new pillar focused on climate neutrality. The initiative aims to achieve a climate-neutral world by 2050, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. It provides a platform for recognizing and showcasing successful climate actions by non-Party stakeholders, including businesses, investors, cities, regions, and civil society.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2018
(b) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
2
2018
(c) The UNFCCC Secretariat
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Environmental Organisations?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Environmental Organisations (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2014 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Environmental Organisations?
Questions on Environmental Organisations (Environment and Ecology) are available for 7 years, from 2014 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
