Q. With reference to the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to support the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Ramsar Convention.
2.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) serves as its Secretariat.
3.India is one of the member states of this initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation :

  • Statement 1 is correct: IBRRI supports the implementation of the Ramsar Convention’s Strategic Plan.
  • Statement 2 is correct: IUCN acts as the Secretariat and supports it through the BRIDGE project.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: India is not a member of IBRRI. The members are Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Source- IUCN

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