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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) that may have adverse effects on biological diversity.
- The Nagoya Protocol is an international agreement which aims at sharing the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources in a fair and equitable way.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (d)
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims at sharing the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources in a fair and equitable way.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims at sharing the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources in a fair and equitable way.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding UNFCCC:
- The UNFCCC is the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
- The UNFCCC secretariat is part of the United Nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The UNFCCC is the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The UNFCCC secretariat is part of the United Nations. Created in 1945 and guided by its founding Charter, the UN takes action on the most critical issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development and human rights, among others.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The UNFCCC is the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The UNFCCC secretariat is part of the United Nations. Created in 1945 and guided by its founding Charter, the UN takes action on the most critical issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development and human rights, among others.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
- The IPCC is an organization of governments that are members of the United Nations or World Meteorological Organization(WMO).
- The objective of IPCC is to mitigate the effects of climate change especially in the less developed countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Central Government under this Act has the power to direct the closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the objective of the IPCC is to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The Central Government under this Act has the power to direct the closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the objective of the IPCC is to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
- UNEP is headquartered in Paris, France.
- The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. The Environment Assembly meets biennially to set priorities for global environmental policies and develop international environmental law.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. The Environment Assembly meets biennially to set priorities for global environmental policies and develop international environmental law.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)’s primary function is
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Solution (c)
The Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) was established by the 10th meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Council for Science (ICSU) in 1969. SCOPE’s members include 38 national science academies and research councils, and 22 international scientific unions. The secretariat is located in the Netherlands.
SCOPE exists primarily to develop scientific reviews of key environmental issues around the themes of managing societal and natural resources, ecosystem processes, and biodiversity, health and environment.
Hence Statement c is correct
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Solution (c)
The Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) was established by the 10th meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Council for Science (ICSU) in 1969. SCOPE’s members include 38 national science academies and research councils, and 22 international scientific unions. The secretariat is located in the Netherlands.
SCOPE exists primarily to develop scientific reviews of key environmental issues around the themes of managing societal and natural resources, ecosystem processes, and biodiversity, health and environment.
Hence Statement c is correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements about United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
- It is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification.
- The Convention is based on the principles of participation, partnership and decentralization.
- The Conference of the Parties (COP) will be held biennial.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
It is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Convention is based on the principles of participation, partnership and decentralization.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The Conference of the Parties (COP) will be held biennial.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
It is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Convention is based on the principles of participation, partnership and decentralization.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The Conference of the Parties (COP) will be held biennial.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements about Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
- It was adopted by the First International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM1).
- India is the member of this Multilateral Environmental Agreement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Adopted by the First International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM1) on 6 February 2006 in Dubai, the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
India is the member of this Multilateral Environmental Agreement.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Adopted by the First International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM1) on 6 February 2006 in Dubai, the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
India is the member of this Multilateral Environmental Agreement.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Recently Kigali Agreement was in the news. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kigali Agreement?
- It is an amendment in Kyoto protocol.
- As per the agreement, member countries are expected to reduce the manufacture and use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by roughly 80-85% from their respective baselines, till 2045.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Kigali agreement is an amendment to Montreal Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
As per the agreement, member countries are expected to reduce the manufacture and use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by roughly 80-85% from their respective baselines, till 2045.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Kigali agreement is an amendment to Montreal Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
As per the agreement, member countries are expected to reduce the manufacture and use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by roughly 80-85% from their respective baselines, till 2045.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In Meeting of Parties (MoP) of Montreal Protocol at Kigali, HFCs have been included in the list of chemicals under Montreal Protocol.
- HFCs are the severe Ozone depleting substances.
- India has promised to completely stop the use and production of HFCs by 2025.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (b)
In Meeting of Parties (MoP) of Montreal Protocol at Kigali, HFCs have been included in the list of chemicals under Montreal Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
HFCs are not ODS but potent global warming substances.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
India will completely phase down of HFCs in 4 steps from 2032 onwards with cumulative reduction of 10% in 2032, 20% in 2037, 30% in 2042 and 85% in 2047
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (b)
In Meeting of Parties (MoP) of Montreal Protocol at Kigali, HFCs have been included in the list of chemicals under Montreal Protocol.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
HFCs are not ODS but potent global warming substances.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
India will completely phase down of HFCs in 4 steps from 2032 onwards with cumulative reduction of 10% in 2032, 20% in 2037, 30% in 2042 and 85% in 2047
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau was established in 2007 to fight the organized Wildlife crime in India. Which of the following statements regarding WCCB is/are correct?
- It is a statutory body established by Amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
- It comes under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
- A Centralised Wildlife Crime data bank has been established by WCCB.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
It is a statutory body established by Amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It comes under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
A Centralised Wildlife Crime data bank has been established by WCCB.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (d)
It is a statutory body established by Amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It comes under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
A Centralised Wildlife Crime data bank has been established by WCCB.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
