With reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which of the following statements is/are correct?  1. The SDGs came into force on 1st January 2016 and are to be achieved by 2030.  2. The SDGs are legally binding on member states.  Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

The second edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index Report (2023-24) was released by NITI Aayog.  • The Index is developed by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), with support from the United Nations Development Programme.  • The Index, builds upon the momentum of the first edition released in 2021, measures the performance of districts across eight North Eastern States on the SDGs. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  • Adoption: The United Nations General Assembly, during its 70th Session in 2015, adopted the document titled “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” ƒ This document outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 associated targets.  • The SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, came into force with effect from 1st January 2016.  • Aim: The SDGs serve as a comprehensive blueprint aimed at achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. ƒ The goals call for action on addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.  • Applicability: The SDGs are universal, applying to all nations—developed, developing and least developed countries. ƒ Countries are primarily responsible for following up and reviewing the progress made in implementing the goals and targets at the national level until 2030.  • Legality: The SDGs are not legally binding, but they have effectively become international obligations and have the potential to reorient domestic spending priorities in countries. ƒ Countries are expected to take ownership and develop a national framework to monitor these goals.