Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 28, 2025

Answer: D [Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)]
Explanation:

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a UN initiative that specifically supports countries in transitioning to green economies. It provides integrated and holistic support through dedicated expertise and funding to implement green economy policies. PAGE focuses on assisting nations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering green investments and promoting sustainable practices across sectors.

Answer: C [1, 3 and 4 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Johannesburg Declaration and the Plan of Implementation were the major outcomes of the summit, outlining a global commitment to sustainable development.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The summit did not explicitly establish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with targets for 2015. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), established in 2000, had a 2015 target. The SDGs, with a 2030 target, came later, in 2015.

Statement 3 is correct: The summit heavily emphasized practical implementation in areas such as sanitation, water, energy, health, agriculture, and biodiversity. It aimed to translate global commitments into concrete actions.

Statement 4 is correct: Type II outcomes of the summit included the Partnerships for Sustainable Development. These were voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on specific sustainable development projects. These partnerships were notable for involving not only governments but also businesses, NGOs, and other civil society groups, promoting a collaborative approach to tackling sustainability challenges.

Answer: A [Poverty eradication, sustainable consumption and production, natural resource management]
Explanation:

A: (Correct Option) The Johannesburg Declaration prioritized poverty eradication, shifting towards sustainable consumption and production patterns, and the protection and management of the natural resource base for economic and social development.

B: While important, these were not the primary focus of the Johannesburg Declaration itself. Climate change is addressed under the UNFCCC, ozone depletion under the Montreal Protocol, and biodiversity under the CBD.

C: The Declaration acknowledged the role of economic growth but focused more on its sustainability and link to social development, not solely on these economic factors.

D: While technology transfer and capacity building are relevant to sustainable development, the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances is primarily handled under the Montreal Protocol. These were not the core focus areas of the Johannesburg Declaration.

Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

Statement 2 is correct: SDG 13 specifically calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, recognizing climate change as a global challenge that affects everyone through various socio-economic and environmental changes.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The SDGs were adopted in 2015, not in 2000. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were the ones adopted in 2000, which preceded the SDGs and set the stage for the development agenda leading up to 2015.

Answer: C [ISO 14021:2016 Environmental labels and declarations]
Explanation:

ISO 14021:2016 provides principles and specifications for self-declared environmental claims (including statements, symbols, and graphics) regarding products. It directly addresses the issue of Greenwashing by setting standards for environmental claims to ensure they are not misleading.