Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is not a sustainable development goal targeted to be achieved by 2030?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Space Research

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Space Research”.
While Gender Equality, Good Health and Well-Being, and Zero Hunger are all part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted to be achieved by 2030, Space Research is not included as an SDG. The SDGs focus on social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

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  2. B) The senior most Judge of Supreme court
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Code -
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