Sustainable | MCQs

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The Article 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relates to Health.

It focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

Here is a brief list of the 17 SDGs:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

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In May 2024, Spain became the 99th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

International Solar Alliance (ISA) founded in 2015

International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters located in India.

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In 2019 IUFRO counted 630 Member Organizations worldwide.

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The European Union is set to become the largest economy Bloc in the Word to complete ban save conventional (combustion engine) cars by 2035

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The European Union on Wednesday proposed an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035

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California bans the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 to curb climate change.

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Mono cropping refers to the practice of growing the same crop on the same land year after year.

This can lead to soil depletion, reduced fertility, and increased pest and disease pressure, making it a less sustainable farming practice.

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On 13 January 2023, Sindh Government launched the first-ever electric bus service of the country in Karachi to facilitate the people.

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World Food Day is observed on 16 October annually.

Theme 2020: Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together: Our Actions Are Our Future

Theme 2021: Our actions are our future

Theme 2022: Leave NO ONE behind

Note: Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) was established on 16 October 1945.

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‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6. The UN General Assembly declared the observance of this day, in the year 2001. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources.

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals with 169 targets that all UN Member States have agreed to work towards achieving by the year 2030.