What is sustainable development?

Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

True or False: The 17 SDGs were launched in 2015 by the United Nations.

True. The SDGs were launched at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York.

Which sustainable development initiative involves creating spoons from grain that can be eaten?

Edible Cutlery, invented by Narayana Peesapaty to reduce plastic use.

What are the three major problems related to sustainable development?
A) Food, Water, Fuel
B) Air, Land, Sea
C) Climate, Population, Energy
D) Poverty, Education, Health

A) Food, Water, Fuel - these are depleting due to overuse and pollution.

Fill in the blank: _____ bags were created in Mangalore to replace plastic bags.

Biodegradable (or Eco-friendly) bags that dissolve in hot water.

How can students contribute to the SDG of Quality Education?

Take friends to school, help them study, and prevent school dropouts.

A family uses LED bulbs and switches off lights when not needed. Which SDG are they supporting?

Sustainable Cities and Communities by saving energy and creating sustainable living practices.

What happens when tons of plastic enter the seas?

Marine life gets killed, threatening ocean ecosystems and underwater biodiversity.

Which conservation method involves using materials again instead of throwing them away?

Recycling and reuse of waste materials to reduce resource consumption.

True or False: Cutting trees only affects the availability of wood for construction.

False. Tree cutting affects climate, causes soil erosion, and makes land unusable for cultivation.