World Ozone Day: India meets 67.5% HCFC cut
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What happened
- MoEFCC marked the 31st World Ozone Day; the 2025 theme was “From science to global action” [PIB].
- UNDP’s representative said India achieved the 67.5% HCFC reduction target and fully phased out HCFC-141b [PIB].
Background
- The Minister said the Montreal Protocol has eliminated 99% of ozone-depleting substances and the ozone layer is healing [PIB].
Why it matters
- The Protocol also helps climate goals because many ODS are strong greenhouse gases.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-16): moEFCC marked the 31st World Ozone Day; the 2025 theme was "From science to global action".
- The Protocol also helps climate goals because many ODS are strong greenhouse gases.
Quotable data pointUNDP's representative said India achieved the 67.5% HCFC reduction target and fully phased out HCFC-141b.
PIB: 31st World Ozone Day, 16 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Montreal Protocol, HCFC-141b.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
HCFC reduction target India achieved, per UNDP
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
HCFC substance fully phased out by India
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: 31st World Ozone Day, 16 Sep 2025
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