Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 25, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. With respect to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider the following statements:
- It assesses the science related to climate change under United Nations.
- It was established by the UNEP and WMO in 1988.
- It prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports on climate change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
- It was established by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988.
- It prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports on climate change and Special Reports on topics agreed to by its member governments.
2. Consider the following statements:
- The Vienna Convention codifies the custom of diplomatic immunity.
- It has been signed and ratified by all the United Nations member countries.
- The act extends to the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) provides the framework for the establishment, maintenance, and termination of diplomatic relations on a basis of consent between independent sovereign States.
- The Convention was adopted by the United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Intercourse and Immunities on the 18thApril, 1961.
- It entered into force on April 24, 1964 and is nearly universally ratified, with Palau and South Sudan being the exceptions.
- The Convention codifies the longstanding custom of diplomatic immunity.
- The security of any High Commission or Embassy is the responsibility of the host nation.
- While diplomatic missions can also employ their own security, ultimately, the host nation is accountable for security.
- The Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972 was enacted in India to give effect to the Vienna Convention and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- The act extends to the whole of India.
3. Consider the following statements regarding National Chambal Sanctuary:
- It is situated at the trijunction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- The Sanctuary’s fauna is mainly threatened by invasive species, pollution, and clime change.
- It is the breeding site of Indian Skimmer.
- The sanctuary is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It is listed as an ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Area’ and is also a Ramsar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:- National Chambal Sanctuary is situated at the trijunction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is known for its population of gharials and Gangetic dolphins.
- Illegal sand mining is threatening the flora and fauna in some parts of the sanctuary.
- The sanctuary is listed as an ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Area’ and is also a proposed Ramsar site.
- The river sanctuary is the breeding site of Indian Skimmer.
- The sanctuary is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
