Q124 · UPPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal targeted to be achieved by 2030?

A Gender Equality
B Zero Hunger
C Good Health and Well-being
D Space Research

Correct answer: (d) Space Research

Explanation

  1. A

    Gender Equality

    Option (a) claims Gender Equality is a Sustainable Development Goal to be achieved by 2030, which is incorrect because this is officially designated as SDG 5 in the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

  2. B

    Zero Hunger

    Option (b) claims Zero Hunger is a Sustainable Development Goal to be achieved by 2030, which is incorrect because eradicating hunger is formally listed as SDG 2 in the global framework.

  3. C

    Good Health and Well-being

    Option (c) claims Good Health and Well-being is a Sustainable Development Goal to be achieved by 2030, which is incorrect because ensuring healthy lives is established as SDG 3.

  4. D

    Space Research

    Option (d) claims Space Research is a Sustainable Development Goal targeted to be achieved by 2030, and this is the correct answer because space exploration and research are not part of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Summary. Official key is (d) because space research is not one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. Options (a), (b), and (c) represent explicit global goals namely Gender Equality, Zero Hunger, and Good Health and Well-being respectively. The UN 2030 Agenda comprises comprehensive socio-economic and environmental targets rather than dedicated space science programs. Aspirants must thoroughly review the official list of all seventeen SDGs to avoid confusion during examinations.