Consider the following statements :
- 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
- 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
Statement 2 is correct. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are indeed set to be achieved by the year 2030.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries in a global partnership.