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Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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.
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.
Consider the following statements regarding UNFCCC:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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.
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.
Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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.
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.
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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.
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.
Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)’s primary function is
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
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
Consider the following statements about United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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
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
Consider the following statements about Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
Which of the above statements is/are 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
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
Recently Kigali Agreement was in the news. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kigali Agreement?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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
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
Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are 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
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
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?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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
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
