Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Rotterdam Convention”:
1.It was adopted in 1998 by a Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Rotterdam.
2.It covers pesticides and industrial chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted for health or environmental reasons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Rotterdam Convention was adopted in 1998 by a Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and entered into force on 24 February 2004.

  • The Convention creates legally binding obligations for the implementation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure.
  • It built on the voluntary PIC procedure, initiated by UNEP and FAO in 1989 and ceased on 24 February 2006.
  • The Convention covers pesticides and industrial chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted for health or environmental reasons.

Source: Shankar IAS

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