Q. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, seen in the news recently, is:
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[A] A treaty focused on regulating fishing quotas within national waters to prevent overfishing and ensure sustainable fish stocks.

[B] An agreement aimed at establishing global standards for carbon emissions trading to combat climate change.

[C] A framework for international collaboration on the conservation of terrestrial biodiversity hotspots within national borders.

[D] An agreement aimed at conserving and sustainably using marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation – The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the “Treaty of the High Seas,” is a landmark international treaty adopted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It was finalized on June 2023. It aims of conserving and sustainably using marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, which include the high seas and international seabed areas. India has signed the agreement.

Source: AIR

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