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Q1easy

Which of the following international conferences is credited with formally defining 'Sustainable Development'?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1. The SDGs are legally binding for all UN member states. 2. The SDGs succeeded the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 3. NITI Aayog is the nodal agency for monitoring SDG implementation in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following constitutional provisions in India explicitly mandates the State to protect and improve the environment?

Q4medium

Consider the following pairs: 1. Green Credit Programme: Market-based mechanism for environmental actions 2. LiFE Movement: Promotion of environmentally conscious lifestyle 3. NITI Aayog SDG India Index: Tracks global SDG progress Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q5easy

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three core pillars of Sustainable Development?