Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) platform, recently launched by India:
1.It encourages city-to-city collaboration for sustainable urban development.
2.India advocates for Industrial Growth First (IGF) approach under the C-3 initiative.
3.The Jaipur Declaration is expected to guide the C-3 initiative.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) platform encourages city-to-city collaboration for sustainable urban development. Union Minister Manohar Lal announced C-3 as “a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships”. The forum will adopt the Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034), a non-political, non-binding commitment that will guide the next decade of efforts towards resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth.
Statement 2 is incorrect. India advocates for Pro-Planet People (P-3) approach under the C-3 initiative.
Source: The Hindu
