14.12.2024

1. The WGEEP recommended the entire Western Ghats region be declared as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
2. The panel proposed a zoning system to classify areas based on environmental sensitivity.
3. The recommendations of the WGEEP were unanimously accepted by all state governments in the Western Ghats region.
4. The K. Kasturirangan Committee adopted a more extensive approach than the WGEEP by designating 50% of the Western Ghats as ESA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. La Niña is characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. A weak La Niña event can completely offset the effects of global warming on annual global temperatures.
3. La Niña events typically lead to increased rainfall in Southeast Asia and droughts in the southern United States.
4. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecasted a weak La Niña event for late 2024 or early 2025, with limited global climate impact.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar is awarded to Panchayats that achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
2. Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar focuses on promoting energy conservation through traditional energy sources.
3. Tripura and Odisha were among the states receiving the highest accolades for their efforts in rural development.
4. Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is awarded for supporting Panchayats in capacity building and achieving SDGs.

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