India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED)

Why in news?

• NITI Aayog has launched the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0.

About India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED):

• ICED  is launched by NITI Aayog in association with Vasudha Foundation
• It is a one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate and related economic datasets based on government published sources.
• The portal enables users to freely access and analyzes datasets using an analytical engine.
• It will facilitate insights and enhance understanding about the energy and climate sectors while identifying the key challenges.
• The portal will also be immensely useful in monitoring the progress of India’s clean energy transition journey.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Consider the following statements with respect to India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED):

Statement – I : It launched by Coal India Limited

Statement – II: The portal will be useful in monitoring the progress of India’s clean energy transition journey.

Which one of the following  is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I

(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer