Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025?
1. The report projects that global temperatures will remain below the 1.5 degrees Celsius target if current Nationally Determined Contributions are fully implemented.
2. India recorded the highest absolute rise in total greenhouse gas emissions among major economies in 2024, despite having low per capita emissions.

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Accepted Answer

2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the report projects a 2.3 to 2.5 degrees Celsius rise even with full NDC implementation. Statement 2 is correct as the report noted India saw a 3.6 percent growth in total emissions while maintaining a low per capita rate of 3 tCO2e.

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