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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Indian cities have been selected by UN to participate in Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative?
A
Ahmedabad, Lucknow
B
Surat, Pune
C
Noida, Greater Noida
D
Bhopal, Visakhapatnam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which of the following Indian cities has been selected by UN for Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative? Notes: The United Nations has officially selected Uttar Pradesh’s Noida and Greater Noida to participate in its Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Asia Pacific Sustainability Index 2021, the top 20 sustainable cities include four Indian cities: Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘Sustainable Cities India’ intends to enable cities to decarbonise in a systematic and sustainable way that will reduce emissions and deliver resilient and equitable urban ecosystems. This initiative is in synergy with India’s commitment to turn net zero by 2070 as a climate mitigation response at COP26.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bengaluru led the sustainability index amongst the top Indian cities and ranked 14th in the APAC region.

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