Question 32
Set 1
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Statement I: This appears to be about COP28 and India's position on health-related declarations.
Statement II: Incorrect. The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is not a binding declaration. Most COP declarations are voluntary commitments and not legally binding international law. Countries can sign such declarations without mandatory legal obligations.
Statement III: Incorrect. Decarbonizing the health sector would actually improve the resilience of healthcare systems by reducing dependency on fossil fuels, improving air quality (which affects public health), and making healthcare infrastructure more sustainable and less vulnerable to energy price volatility.
Both explanatory statements contain inaccuracies about the nature of COP declarations and the effects of healthcare decarbonization.
SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips
For climate conference questions, distinguish between binding legal agreements and voluntary declarations. Consider whether environmental improvements would logically strengthen or weaken system resilience.