Q. Recently, which state became the first in the country to introduce the concept of Gross Environment Product index?
Answer:
Uttarakhand
Notes: Uttarakhand became the first state in India to introduce the Gross Environment Product (GEP) index, which measures the impact of developmental activities on the environment. Launched by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the GEP equation is based on air, water, soil, and forest quality indices. This initiative follows Uttarakhand's top rank in Sustainable Development Goals and aims to balance economy and ecology by assessing environmental conditions directly affected by development.