Q. With reference to the “High Seas Treaty” (BBNJ Agreement), consider the following statements:
1.It is a legally binding treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
2.The High Seas Treaty is the first implementing agreement under UNCLOS.
3.India has signed but not yet ratified the treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct — The High Seas Treaty is a legally binding instrument under UNCLOS, aimed at conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect — The High Seas Treaty is the third implementing agreement under UNCLOS. The first two are the 1994 Agreement relating to the implementation of UNCLOS and the 1995 U.N. Fish Stocks Agreement.
- Statement 3 is Correct — India signed the treaty in September 2024 but has not yet ratified it. As of mid-2025, India is a signatory but not a party to the treaty.
Source: TH
