Q. Shoonya initiative sometimes seen in news is associated with?

[A] Formulating India’s net zero emission targets before the Glasgow Climate Change conference.

[B] Promoting zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry.

[C] Swachh Bharat Campaign’s zero garbage-centric approach to smart cities.

[D] identifying, developing and deploying technologies for converting waste to wealth.

Answer: B
Notes:

Shoonya is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry.  

Aim: To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create consumer awareness about the benefits of zero-pollution delivery. 

As part of the campaign, a corporate branding and certification programme is being launched to recognise and promote the industry’s efforts towards transitioning to EVs for final-mile deliveries.  

Moreover, an online tracking platform will share the campaign’s impact through data such as vehicle-kilometres electrified, carbon savings, criteria pollutant savings and other benefits from clean delivery vehicles. 

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