Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Dignitaries Present
- Prime Minister of Guyana Mark Phillips
- Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav
Optimum Utilisation of Natural Resources
- Mr. Dhankhar emphasized the importance of optimal utilization of natural resources.
- He highlighted the need for this concept to be ingrained not only in policies but also in individual conscience and consciousness.
Equitable Resource Usage
- He stated that one’s fiscal power should not dictate the usage of resources such as water, petroleum, and electricity.
- Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he reiterated that the Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed.
Global Leadership and Environmental Protection
- Mr. Dhankhar urged global leadership to drive environmental protection and climate justice at all levels.
- He stressed embedding these principles into the fabric of societies.
India’s Leadership in Sustainable Development
- He expressed happiness over India’s leadership role in global efforts towards sustainable development.
- The Vice President commended the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
G20 Presidency and Environmental Initiatives
- He highlighted India’s efforts during its G20 Presidency, emphasizing the motto “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
- Mr. Dhankhar mentioned that the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the G20 Summit recognized the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges and climate change.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit?
- A) Prime Minister of Guyana
- B) Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
- C) Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change
- D) President of India
- Answer: B) Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
- According to Mr. Dhankhar, what should determine the usage of natural resources?
- A) Individual conscience and consciousness
- B) Fiscal power
- C) Government policies
- D) International agreements
- Answer: A) Individual conscience and consciousness
- What motto did India adopt during its G20 Presidency?
- A) Unity in Diversity
- B) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
- C) Think Globally, Act Locally
- D) Sustainable Development Goals
- Answer: B) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam