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

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Correct — D, Space Research. The UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in September 2015, sets 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, and Gender Equality are Goals 2, 3 and 5 respectively. 'Space Research' is not one of the 17 SDGs — it is the odd one out and therefore the correct answer to a 'which is NOT' question.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) This IS an SDG — Goal 2 — so it is not the exception the question asks for.  (b) This IS an SDG — Goal 5 — so it does not fit 'not a sustainable development goal'.  (c) This IS an SDG — Goal 3 — so it is a genuine 2030-Agenda goal, not the odd one out.

Concept: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals with 169 targets adopted by all UN member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda, to be achieved by 2030. They succeeded the eight Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) and cover people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership — from ending poverty and hunger to climate action and strong institutions. 'Space research' is not among them.

State PCS 2023 Q103 — Environment & Ecology PYQ with Answer

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