Sustainable Development Goals — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is/are correct? 1. The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and are set to be achieved by 2030. 2. Unlike the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the SDGs are universally applicable to all countries. 3. The principle of 'Leave No One Behind' is central to the SDG framework. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their associated focus areas: 1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 2. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation 3. SDG 13: Climate Action 4. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following is the nodal agency for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India?

Consider the following statements regarding India's performance on Sustainable Development Goals: 1. India has shown significant progress in achieving SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). 2. India's performance on SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) is a major area of concern, as indicated by global hunger indices. 3. The NITI Aayog's SDG India Index is a tool to measure progress at the national level only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'polluter pays principle' and 'precautionary principle', as recognized in Indian environmental jurisprudence, are most directly aligned with which of the following Sustainable Development Goals?