Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

‘Global 500’ awards are given for achievements in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Protection of environment

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Protection of environment”.

'Global 500 Awards' are given for outstanding achievement in ​the Protection of environment. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Global 500 Roll of Honour. It was established in 1987.

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