UPSC Prelims Marathon 12th February – International Environmental Conventions – 2025

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding “Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)”:
1.It is funded by member countries.
2.It publishes the State of the World’s Forests report biannually.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding “International Maritime Organization (IMO)”:
1.It is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
2.It covers only operational oil pollution along with pollution by chemicals, sewage, garbage and air pollution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

The famous “Ballast Water Management Convention” related to which of the following?

AUNEP

BIMO

CUNCLOS

DUNESCO

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Question No. 4

Which of the following reports are published/released by “United Nations Environment Programme”?
1.Global Environment Outlook
2.Emissions Gap Report
3.The Energy Report
Select the correct answer from the given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding “United Nations Environment Assembly”:
1.It is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) every three years.
2.It was created in 1972 as the governing body of the UNEP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding “Green Climate Fund”:
1.It was established under the Cancun Agreements in 2010 of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2.It serves as the finance mechanism for UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Which of the following programmes/conventions are covered under financial mechanisms of “Global Environment facility”?
1.Minamata Convention on Mercury
2.United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
3.United Nations Environment Programme
Select the correct answer from the given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements regarding “UN – Habitat”:
1.Its headquarters is located at Vienna, Austria.
2.It reports to the United Nations General Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 9

Which of the following element is controlled by Minamata Convention?

AMercury

BLead

CCadmium

DNitrate

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Question No. 10

Which of the following is/are objective/s of “UN Global Framework on Chemicals”?
1.Prevention of illegal trade and trafficking of chemicals and waste.
2.Phase out highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2045.
3.Setting up policies and regulations aimed at reducing chemical pollution by 2030 and promoting alternative.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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