International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-04-07

NDCs are the climate action plans submitted by individual countries outlining their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, as part of the Paris Agreement.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international treaty that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

Developing countries are pushing for clear, predictable, and adequate financial flows to support their climate action plans.

A key agenda item is defining the modalities for the Loss and Damage fund, which was agreed upon at COP28.

COP30 is scheduled to be held in Brazil in November 2026.

The initiative focuses on funding development projects in critical sectors like climate adaptation, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.

The initiative is viewed as a strategic move to enhance economic influence and create a counterweight to established Western-dominated financial institutions, fostering a multipolar financial system.

The initiative aims to mobilize capital and reduce reliance on the US dollar by potentially denominating bonds in a basket of currencies.

The 'Global South' Bond Initiative is being launched by the New Development Bank (NDB), which is backed by the BRICS bloc.

The founding members of BRICS are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.