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1. By what year does India aim to achieve net zero emissions, according to the World Energy Outlook 2024 report?
India has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, as highlighted in the World Energy Outlook 2024 report. This goal is crucial for India, the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, with annual emissions reaching around 3 billion tonnes. To achieve this target, India plans to increase non-fossil fuel capacity to 500 GW and meet up to 50% of consumer demand through renewables by 2030. Significant progress has been made, with India ranking fourth globally in total renewable capacity, demonstrating a 400% growth over the last decade.