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Warning of a potential catastrophe in the Himalayas where the glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the ongoing annual climate talks must respond to the needs of the developing nations, especially the vulnerable mountain countries that need urgent help.
Almost 240 million people depend on the glaciers and 10 major rivers, such as Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra, originate in the Himalayas. Another billion people living downstream of these rivers across eight countries, including India. are also dependent on the glacier-fed rivers.
Addressing a meeting with mountain countries at this year’s Conference of Parties (COP28), UNSecretary-General Gutterrs emphasized that nearly a third of Nepal’s ice had vanished in just over 30 years, and it was directly linked to greenhouse gas pollution that heats up the planet.
Guterres.who visited Nepal. including the Everest region. in October last week. called for developed countries to clarify the delivery of \(\$\)100 billion and produce a plan to double adaptation finance to \(\$\)40 billion a year by 2025. ”But those sums are dwarfed by the scale of what’s needed’ he said and advocated for reform in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to better cater to the needs of developing countries like Nepal.
”So, we need the outcome of this COP to call for reform of the IFIs so that they reflect today’s world and are far more responsive to the needs of developing countries and for reform of the business models of the MDBs so that they can leverage far more private finance at reasonable cost to the developing countries”, he said. ”Unless there is a change in course. a catastrophe can be unleashed. The glaciers could disappear altogether. That means massively reduced flows for major Himalayan rivers,” he said.
Warning of a potential catastrophe in the Himalayas where the glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the ongoing annual climate talks must respond to the needs of the developing nations, especially the vulnerable mountain countries that need urgent help.
Almost 240 million people depend on the glaciers and 10 major rivers, such as Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra, originate in the Himalayas. Another billion people living downstream of these rivers across eight countries, including India. are also dependent on the glacier-fed rivers.
Addressing a meeting with mountain countries at this year’s Conference of Parties (COP28), UNSecretary-General Gutterrs emphasized that nearly a third of Nepal’s ice had vanished in just over 30 years, and it was directly linked to greenhouse gas pollution that heats up the planet.
Guterres.who visited Nepal. including the Everest region. in October last week. called for developed countries to clarify the delivery of \(\$\)100 billion and produce a plan to double adaptation finance to \(\$\)40 billion a year by 2025. ”But those sums are dwarfed by the scale of what’s needed’ he said and advocated for reform in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to better cater to the needs of developing countries like Nepal.
”So, we need the outcome of this COP to call for reform of the IFIs so that they reflect today’s world and are far more responsive to the needs of developing countries and for reform of the business models of the MDBs so that they can leverage far more private finance at reasonable cost to the developing countries”, he said. ”Unless there is a change in course. a catastrophe can be unleashed. The glaciers could disappear altogether. That means massively reduced flows for major Himalayan rivers,” he said.
Question: 1
Choose the incorrect statement:
Choose the incorrect statement:
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Always ensure to focus on the details mentioned in the passage, especially when it comes to statistical data or specific facts.
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- The ongoing annual climate talks must respond to the needs of the developing nations.
- 10 major rivers depend upon the Himalayan Glaciers.
- Nearly half of Nepal's ice has vanished in just over 30 years.
- Guterres advocated for reform in IFIs and MBDs.
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The Correct Option is C
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The incorrect statement is (C) because the passage does not mention that "nearly half of Nepal's ice has vanished in just over 30 years." The passage primarily discusses the impacts of climate change on Himalayan glaciers and their effect on the rivers, but it does not provide specific data on Nepal's ice loss. Therefore, option (C) is incorrect.
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Question: 2
The primary reason for melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region is:
The primary reason for melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region is:
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The main cause of glacier melting worldwide is greenhouse gas pollution, which leads to global warming and the subsequent retreat of ice masses.
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- the needs of the developing nations.
- the people living downstream of the rivers fed by glaciers.
- greenhouse gas pollution.
- the business models of the MDBs.
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The Correct Option is C
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The passage explicitly attributes the primary cause of the melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region to greenhouse gas pollution. This aligns with the global context of climate change and its impact on glaciers. Therefore, (C) greenhouse gas pollution is the correct answer.
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Question: 3
The UN Chief Antonio Guterres is called for:
The UN Chief Antonio Guterres is called for:
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Reforms in international financial institutions are essential to ensure that developing countries have access to finance and resources needed for sustainable development.
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- annual climate talks.
- reform in IFIs and MDBs to better cater to the needs of developing countries.
- more private finance at reasonable cost to Nepal.
- a change in course.
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The Correct Option is B
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The passage clearly mentions that Antonio Guterres, the UN Chief, has advocated for reform in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to better address the needs of developing countries. This directly supports option (B) as the correct choice.
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Question: 4
The word closest in meaning to 'possible' is:
The word closest in meaning to 'possible' is:
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"Potential" often implies something that can happen or is capable of happening, making it the closest match for "possible."
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- ongoing
- delivery
- potential
- financial
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The Correct Option is C
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The word "potential" refers to something that is possible, especially in the context of future possibilities or capabilities. "Potential" closely aligns with the meaning of "possible," while other options like "ongoing," "delivery," and "financial" are unrelated to the concept of possibility. Therefore, (3) potential is the correct answer.
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Give one word for the following group of words: 'Weak and easily hurt physically and emotionally'
Give one word for the following group of words: 'Weak and easily hurt physically and emotionally'
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"Vulnerable" is commonly used to describe someone or something that is at risk or easily harmed, whether physically or emotionally.
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- catastrophe
- vulnerable
- dependent
- dwarf
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The Correct Option is B
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The term "vulnerable" refers to someone or something that is susceptible to harm, injury, or damage, either physically or emotionally. This definition perfectly fits the phrase "weak and easily hurt physically and emotionally," making option (B) the correct answer.
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