1) Which of the following are the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals?
1) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
2) Reduce inequality within and among countries
3) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
The goals are to be achieved in 15 years i.e. till 2030. The goals are –
1. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
2. Reduce inequality within and among countries
3. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
4. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
5. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
6. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
7. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
8. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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2) Which of the following are the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals?
1) Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
2) End 80% poverty in all its forms everywhere
3) Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1, 3
Explanation:
The goals are to be achieved in 15 years i.e. till 2030. The goals are -
1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere;
2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture;
3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages;
4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all;
5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
7. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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3) Sustainable Development Goals and targets are to be achieved by-
a. 2020
b. 2025
c. 2030
d. 2050
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ANSWER: 2030
Explanation:
On September 25th, countries will have the opportunity to adopt a set of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years.
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4) ”A Million Voices: The World We Want" is report by -
a. WHO
b. IUCN
c. UNISEF
d. UN
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ANSWER: UN
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The voices of more than 1 million people all over the world were gathered to produce a United Nations report that reflects their priorities concerning development issues, which will help Member States shape the post-2015 sustainability agenda.
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5) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. The 8 Millennium Development Goals will be replaced by 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
2. These 17 SDGs will be adopted by Member States at the Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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