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Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Natural resources should be used by the present generation in such a way that if there is minimum degradation of natural resources, then what kind of development would it be called?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Sustainable Development

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sustainable Development”.
Sustainable development refers to using natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present generation while minimizing resource degradation, ensuring that future generations can also meet their needs.
The United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals provide a comprehensive framework to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

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