Do you know your SDGs? - Part 2

Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge about the SDGs.

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Q. 1 With reference to SDGs, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Global Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

2. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, was adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

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Answer Detail: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations in a meeting held from 25 to 27 September 2015. As per the Preamble, the Agenda “is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity.”

Q. 2 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding SDGs India Index?

1. It is published by NITI Aayog.

2. It was launched in 2017.

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Answer Detail: NITI Aayog launched the first SDG India Index in December 2018, the index has become the primary tool for monitoring progress on the SDGs in the country and has simultaneously fostered competition among the States and Union Territories.

Q. 3 Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The third edition of the SDG India Index covers 16 Goals on 115 quantitative indicators.

2. The title of the 3rd edition of the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 is Partnerships in the Decade of Action.

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Answer Detail: The 3rd edition of the SDG India Index & Dashboard for the year 2020-21, released on 01 March 2021, is titled ‘Partnerships in the Decade of Action’. This index covers 16 Goals and 115 Qualitative Indicators.

Q. 4 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the methodology of SDG India Index?

1. The scores range between 0–100.

2. It is classified in – Aspirant 0-49, Performer 50-64, Front-Runner 65-99 and Achiever 100.

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The scores under the SDG India Index range from 0-100, and divided into 4 categories, i. Aspirant (0-49); ii. Performer (50-64); iii. Front-Runner (65-99) and iv. Achiever (100).

Q. 5 Consider the following statements, which of these statements is/are correct?

1. SDGs apply to all countries

2. It applies for developing countries only

Answer Detail: The SDGs are universal and apply to all countries.

Q. 6 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding SDGs India Index?

1. There are 5 Aspirant States/UTs

2. 15 States/UTs are in the performer category

3. 22 States/UTs in the front runner category.

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Answer Detail: Currently, there are no states in the aspirant and achiever category; 15 states/UTs are in the performer category and 22 states/UTs in the front runner category.