Current Context: NITI Aayog has launched an Indian component called as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)- Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA), which is a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform.
- NDC-TIA is supported by International Climate initiative (IKI), belonging to the ministry of Germany for environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety (BMU). NITI Aayog is the implementing partner for NDC-TIA in India.
- The NDC-TIA will offer a platform to provide inputs by various entities related to challenges faced in India’s transport system.
- The inputs are expected to reduce CO2 emission.
- Along with this, the platform aims to focus on electric mobility by interconnecting the transport and energy sector.
- NDC-TIA will offer technical support to reduce GHG emissions and to develop policy recommendations for electric vehicles.
- The platform aims to decarbonize transport sector in India, Vietnam and China.
- The platform will be active for the duration of 4 years.
- The inputs are expected to come from ministry experts, international development agencies, think tanks, public and private organizations.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NITI Aayog: New Delhi
- Chairman of NITI Aayog: Narendra Modi
- CEO of NITI Aayog: Amitabh Kant
Question:
Q.1 Who among the following has launched an Indian component called as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)- Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA)?
a. SIDBI
b. NABARD
c. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
d. NITI Aayog
a. SIDBI
b. NABARD
c. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
d. NITI Aayog
