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    Question

    Which district in Uttarakhand inaugurated the first

    Dettol Climate Resilient School under the Dettol School Hygiene Education Program?
    A Dehradun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Athali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Gangotri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Yamunotri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Kedarnath Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India in partnership with PLAN India under the project Dettol School Hygiene Education Program, inaugurated first Dettol Climate Resilient School in Uttarkashi, a district in Uttarakhand on World Environment Day. Government Higher Secondary School in Athali, Uttarkashi is first amongst the four schools to be developed in Uttarakhand in Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The project aims to create a sustainable school environment across the state by reducing carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting awareness and education around climate change among students, teachers, and the community. India is the seventh most vulnerable country to climate change impact, according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021. During the Glasgow summit in 2021, India took another step towards its commitment to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2070 by introducing the LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) movement.) Dettol Climate Resilient Schools follows the LiFE framework which guides governments, institutions, and societies to transition towards mindful resource utilization. Capital: ‎ Dehradun‎     Chief minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami    Governor: Gurmit Singh

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