Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)”:
1. It was established by an international convention in 1982 in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill resources.
2. India is not a member of CCAMLR.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) was established by an international convention in 1982 in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill resources, a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem.
27 Members, and a further 10 countries have acceded to the Convention. India is a Member of CCAMLR.
Source: FORUMIAS
