Question: The first edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) was organised in which of the following Indian City?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Bengaluru
(d) New Delhi
Ans: (d)
Related fact:
- From 6 to 8 October 2016; the first edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) was organised in New Delhi.
- It was organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the first edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
- The theme of the Summit is ‘Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress’.
- Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the threat of climate change is real and immediate.
- As a developing country with shared concerns on climate vulnerability, India has a vital stake in an equitable and multi-lateral approach towards climate change.
- India ratified the landmark Paris Agreement four days ago. This will be a major boost to our fight against climate change.
- On the occasion, the President presented the Sustainable Development Leadership Award to Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, Chief of Minister of Sikkim.
Reference:
http://wsds.teriin.org/
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151488
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151489