UPSC Prelims Marathon 25 August - International laws and the Convention-III

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements about the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA):
1.It was adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Conference in 2001.
2.Its core objective is to ensure access and benefit sharing of plant genetic materials among farmers, scientists, and breeders.
3.India is not a signatory to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:
1.IUCN is an organ of the United Nations, whereas CITES is an international agreement between governments.
2.IUCN runs thousands of field projects across the world for better management of natural environments.
3.CITES is legally binding on its member states, but it does not substitute or override national laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, consider the following statements:
1.The Convention entered into force in 1988.
2.It does not impose legally binding reduction targets for ozone-depleting substances.
3.The legally binding commitments regarding reduction of CFCs were later provided under the Montreal Protocol.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements about the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA):
1.It is a coalition launched by India in 2023
2.It aims to conserve seven species of big cats, including Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar, and Cheetah.
3.The Depository of the IBCA Framework Agreement is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
4.India hosts the Secretariat of the IBCA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1, 2 and 4 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No. 5

With reference to Agenda 21, consider the following statements:
1.It is a comprehensive global action plan adopted for achieving sustainable development.
2.It was launched at the Earth Summit (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, consider the following statements:
1.It bans the opening of new mercury mines and calls for the phase-out of existing ones.
2.It regulates emissions and releases of mercury to water only.
3.It addresses health issues and the disposal of mercury waste.
4.The Global Environment Facility (GEF) serves as part of its financial mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1, 2 and 4 only

B2 and 3 only

C1, 3 and 4

D1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Question No. 7

With reference to the Rotterdam Convention, consider the following statements:
1.It establishes legally binding obligations on Parties to implement the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure in international trade of certain hazardous chemicals.
2.It was originally based on a voluntary PIC procedure initiated by UNEP and FAO in 1989.
3.The Convention covers all hazardous chemicals including radioactive substances and ozone-depleting substances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to the outcomes of COP29 of the UNFCCC, consider the following statements:
1.The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance aims to provide USD 300 billion annually to developing countries by 2035, with developed countries taking the lead.
2.India endorsed the COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste, which targets methane emissions from the waste sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

With reference to the International Whaling Commission (IWC), consider the following statements:
1.The IWC was established under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, 1946.
2.The IWC regulates three types of whaling: commercial, aboriginal subsistence, and special permit (scientific) whaling.
3.The governance of special permit (scientific) whaling falls exclusively under the Commission, and all countries are legally bound to follow its decisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

With reference to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA), consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative of the European Union.
2.It provides technical and financial assistance to developing countries for integrating climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3.It is coordinated jointly by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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