Explanation
- A
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB). UPSC keys ADB as the launcher of the Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific.
- B
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The neighbouring multilateral in the same nature-finance week; not the official letter.
- C
The New Development Bank (NDB)
The New Development Bank (NDB). Another BRICS-neighbour bank, not this hub.
- D
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
IBRD (World Bank). A climate-finance neighbour, not the launcher keyed here.
Summary. Official Set A key is (a) ADB. The Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific is scored as an Asian Development Bank launch. AIIB, NDB and IBRD sit in the same COP-week nature-finance neighbourhood and are the traps. Do not swap the multilateral just because all four lend to infrastructure.
Same topic · past papers
UPSC has asked this before
These previous-year questions sit on the same topic. Open one to practise the earlier ask.
-
2022 · Q42 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements: 1. 'The Climate Group' is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative 'EP100'. 3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the 'Under2 Coalition'. Which of the statements given above are correct? -
2018 · Q88 · General Studies · 2 marks
"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by -
2016 · Q81 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -
2026 · Q46 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme: 1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities. 2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine. 3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -
2026 · Q50 · General Studies · 2 marks
Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. 2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration. 3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission. Select the answer using the code given below: