Question

In January 2022, which of these IITs launched the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE- ACE) ?

• A. IIT Hyderabad
• B. IIT Dharwad
• C. IIT Roorkee
• D. IISc Bengaluru

Answer 1

Answer:

B. IIT Dharwad

• In January 2022, IIT Dharwad launched the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE).

• The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for achieving a better future for all.

• SDG-7 is Affordable and Clean Energy (ACE).

• The impact of any development in this domain has the potential to create a multiplier effect as energy is a key input in income and economic progress, ensuring minimum healthcare, education, transportation, communication facilities in remote regions, minimizing damage to the environment, etc.

• As one can see many other SDGs are closely linked with ACE, e.g. SDG-8 Decent work and growth, SDG-3 Good health and wellbeing, SDG-13 Climate action, to mention a few.