IA’s MES inks MoU with IIT Kanpur for making Cantonments Carbon-Neutral

Current Context: The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Earth Day 2023 to establish a demonstrable model for achieving carbon neutrality in Army stations.

• The MoU aims to convert five campuses under the MES Jhansi cantonment into NetZero Carbon, Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Water, and Net Zero Waste campuses in a phased manner.
• The partnership between IIT Kanpur and MES Jhansi is a welcome move towards achieving a sustainable future. It will not only help in reducing carbon emissions but also in conserving natural resources
• Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.This is in line with India’s goal of becoming a net-zero-emissions country by 2070.

Question:

Q.1 When was the MoU between IIT Kanpur and MES Jhansi signed?
a. Earth Day 2023
b. Republic Day 2023
c. Independence Day 2023
d. Environment Day 2023