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The AAROH Annual Report on Mine Closure was released, detailing India's journey in scientifically closing 42 mines.
An Implementation Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Coal and GIZ (Germany) for technical cooperation.
Coal NEER plants were inaugurated for productive utilisation of mine water.
Integrates ecological restoration, community development and sustainable post-mining land use.
Key: Supported by RECLAIM, LIVES and SUVIKALP frameworks.
Partnered with Ministry of Coal for technical cooperation on closed coal mines.
Transforming exhausted mines into centres of wealth creation, environmental restoration, and sustainable livelihoods, reflecting a shift towards a circular economy.
Simple Analogy: Like recycling an old industrial site into a green park and training centre.
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The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
Answer: The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Answer: It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 only
Consider the following statements: Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases. Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs. Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
Answer: faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth
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Plants set up for the productive utilisation of mine water.
Annual Report on Mine Closure.