Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Global Alliance For Industry Decarbonization (GAID) has been launched by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
2. The first meeting of GAID was held at COP26 in Glasgow.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as GAID was launched by IRENA to drive decarbonization in industry. Statement 2 is incorrect; its first meeting was scheduled for COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, not at COP26 in Glasgow. IRENA is a global intergovernmental organization promoting renewable energy, established in 2009 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi.