Prelims Marathon – National Missions & Organizations on Environment – December 16th– 2023

Consider the following statements regarding the “United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)”:
1.It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
2.It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating desertification and land degradation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The “Vienna Convention” is often seen in news related to?

Consider the following statements regarding “Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)”:
1.HFCs were introduced in the 1990s as an alternative to replace chemicals that had been found to erode the ozone layer.
2.HFCs are dealt with under the Paris Agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The “Minamata convention” is often seen in news related to?

Is the “Knock-Knee syndrome” related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding “Transfats”:
1.They are formed during the process of addition of hydrogen atoms to oils.
2.The health ministry in 2008 came out with a notification for labeling food including Transfats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The “Emphysema” disease caused due to which of the following?

Which of the following is associated with “Itai-itai disease”?

The “Sri Venkateswara National Park” is recently seen in news related to?