- It was published by the ‘We Mean Business Coalition’ and Cambridge Econometrics.
- India could witness a 10% reduction in per capita energy expenditure by 2025 compared to the present scenario.
- The reduction in per capita energy expenditure in India is projected to be 34 dollars or 31% by 2030 and 74% by 2035.
- The report also suggested that the governments set out national action plans this year to eliminate all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025.
- It also suggested that G-7 nations phase out domestic coal-fired power generation by 2030 and rapidly scale up renewable energy deployment towards achieving 70% of power generation by the next eight years.
- It has also asked to commit to 100% sales of zero emissions by 2035 for new light-duty vehicles and increase public spending for energy efficiency.
Question:
Q.1 According to a new report shift from fossil fuels to clean energy could lead to the creation of ________ new jobs in India by 2025?a. 1.6 crore
b. 1.5 crore
c. 2.1 crore
d. 3.2 crore
