Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement:
1.The BBNJ Agreement is a non-binding international declaration adopted by the United Nations to promote voluntary cooperation for marine biodiversity conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
2.India has signed the BBNJ Agreement but is yet to ratify it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: The BBNJ Agreement is a legally binding United Nations treaty, not a non-binding declaration. It deals with the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (high seas and international seabed area).
- Statement 2 is Correct: India has signed the BBNJ Agreement but has not yet ratified it.
Source- UNnews
