1. Which of the following species have been included in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?
- Red-crowned roofed turtle
- Soft-shell turtle
- Shisham
- Sea cucumbers
- Indian star tortoise
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 5]
Notes:
Red-crowned roofed turtle, Leith’s soft-shell turtle, and Indian star tortoise are included in Appendix I of CITES. Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) and sea cucumbers (Thelenota spp.) are listed in Appendix II. Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction, where trade is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.
2. With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:
- It is also known as the Washington Convention.
- The legally binding convention entered into force in 1975.
- India is a party to the convention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
CITES, also known as the Washington Convention, is an international agreement that entered into force in 1975 and is legally binding on its Parties. India became a party to CITES in 1976. All three statements are correct regarding the nomenclature, year of operation, and India's membership.
3. A special joint work, ‘Koronivia’ of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is related to which of the following?
[A] Natural disasters
[B] Agriculture
[C] Fisheries
[D] Global warming
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Correct Answer: B [Agriculture]
Notes:- India recently communicated strong objections to discussions under a special UN Framework Convention on Climate Change effort known as the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture, which has sought to expand efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouses gases to the agriculture sector.
- It aims to recognise the unique potential of agriculture in tackling climate change.
- It was established at the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP) in Fiji in 2017 as a new process to advance discussions on agriculture in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- The joint work will address six topics related to soils, nutrient use, water, livestock, methods for assessing adaptation, and the socio-economic and food security dimensions of climate change across the agricultural sectors.
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