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    With reference to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. It is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
    $$2$$. The protocol establishes procedures for regulating the import and export of living modified organism from one country to another.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    The Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another. It was adopted in 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity and entered into force in 2003.
  • Question 2
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    The Reef-building corals will not flourish in conditions where
    $$1$$. Waters are very deep
    $$2$$. Cold currents frequently upwell
    $$3$$. There is absence of silt and water is salty
    Select the correct answer using the codes given.
    Solution
    Coral reefs begin to form when free-swimming coral larvae attach to submerged rocks or other hard surfaces along the edges of islands or continents. They are generally absent on the western coasts of continents because Western coast of continents has cold currents. Coral reefs do not flourish where there are cold currents because of the upwelling of the cold water from depths that cools the warm surface water. They flourish in warm tropical oceans with minimum temperature of 20 degree. Other favourable conditions are Oceanic water free of sedimentation, shallow waters, transparent parts of ocean bodies, etc.
  • Question 3
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    With reference to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. These are standards for ambient air quality set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
    $$2$$. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, $$1981$$.
    $$3$$. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, $$PM10,\, PM2.5, \,NO2, \,SO2, \,CO, \,O3, \,NH3$$, and $$Pb$$.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are standards for ambient air quality set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), applicable nation wide. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
  • Question 4
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    With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority of India, consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. It was set upto implement the Wildlife Protection Act, $$1972$$.
    $$2$$. It has been conferred the status of an Autonomous body.
    $$3$$. It performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory function for Government of India on issues pertaining biodiversity and its conservation.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established by the Central Government in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002). It is headquartered in Chennai. It is a autonomous statutory Body and it performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory functions for the Government of India on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources. The Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates implementation of the provisions of the Act through decentralized system by setting up Biodiversity Management Committees(BMC) at local level.
  • Question 5
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    How does the National Green Tribunal helps in protecting Environment and Ecology?
    $$1$$. Disposing off cases relating to environment protection
    $$2$$. Enforcing legal rights relating to environment
    $$3$$. Providing relied and compensation for damages to persons a property on environment related issue's.
    Select the correct answer from the codes given.
    Solution
    NGT is a tribunal set up to address environmental issues. It is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
    It’s aims include:
    • effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation
    of forests and other natural resources,
    • enforcement of any legal right relating to environment
    • giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
  • Question 6
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    Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
    Sr. No.International ConventionsHazardous Material
    $$1$$.Stockholm ConventionOn Persistent Organic Pollutants
    $$2$$.Basel ConventionOn Transboundary movement of hazardous material
    $$3$$.Rotterdam ConventionOn Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals
    Select the correct answer using the codes given.
    Solution
    • Stockholm Convention - It is an International treaty and aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of Persistent Organic Pollutants (PoPs). 
    • Basel Convention - Aims to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations and specifically to prevent the transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries.
    • Rotterdam Convention - Aims to promote shared responsibilities in relation to import of hazardous chemicals.
  • Question 7
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    The Saumitra Chaudari Committee is related to __________.
    Solution
    Petroleum ministry had setup Saumitra Chaudhuri Committee for Auto fuel vision policy 2025. Her recommendations were as below:
    1. Implementing next Bharat Stage norms 
    2. Shift towards alternative fuels
    3. Taxing old vehicles more , and disincentivising its use , promoting CNG vehicles by less taxation. 
    4. Bureau of energy efficiency labels on vehicles to show their fuel efficiency.
  • Question 8
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    Which of the following statements is/are correct about $$REDD$$?
    $$1$$. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases through enhanced forest management in developing countries.
    $$2$$. $$REDD+$$ is essentially a vehicle to financially reward developing countries for their verified efforts to reduce emissions respectively.
    Solution
    The United Nations Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is a mechanism negotiated under UNFCC since 2005. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases. REDD+ stands for countries' efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
  • Question 9
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    With reference to 'Eco Sensitive Zone' (ESA), consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. ESA is the area that is declared under the Environment Protection Act, $$1986$$.
    $$2$$. The purpose of the declaration of ESA is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in these zones except agriculture.
    $$3$$. The same criteria of ESA have been used by the government to declare No Development Zone's.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    Eco Sensitive Zone is created to act as a buffer for further protection around Protected Areas (PAs) such as National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries Activities around such areas are regulated and managed so as to protect the environment. ESZ is notified under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities, rain water
    harvesting, organic farming are permitted in the ESZs. 
  • Question 10
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    With reference to Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, consider the following statements.
    11. It is the main source of income for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund.
    Which of the statement(s) given is/are incorrect?
    Solution
    The CDM allows emission-reduction projects in developing countries to earn certified emission reduction (CER) credits, each equivalent to one tonne of CO2. These CERs can be traded and sold, and used by industrialized countries to a meet a part of their emission reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol. The mechanism stimulates sustainable development and emission reductions, while giving industrialized countries some flexibility in how they meet their emission reduction limitation targets. The CDM is the main source of income for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund, established to finance adaptation projects and programmes in developing country Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.
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