Q. With reference to Gelephu Mindfulness City project, consider the following statements:
1.It is based on Bhutan’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH).
2.The city shares a border with West Bengal from the Indian side.
3.It is a zero-carbon city in Bhutan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Gelephu Mindfulness City is explicitly designed around Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy, which emphasizes well-being, sustainability, and cultural preservation over purely economic growth. The project incorporates the nine domains of GNH in its planning and development. Gelephu Mindfulness City is being developed as a “zero-carbon” or carbon-negative city, aligning with Bhutan’s status as the world’s first carbon-negative country. The project integrates renewable energy sources and sustainable practices to maintain this status.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Gelephu is located in southern Bhutan, bordering the state of Assam.
Source: The Hindu
