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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) marks 50 years. We will recognize by solving one question.

Consider the following statements.

  1. CITES is an international agreement between governments aims is to restrict international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants.
  2. CITES was adopted to regulate trade in endangered and critically endangered species as mentioned under IUCN red list.
  3. CITES is legally binding on the Parties.
  4. The CITES Secretariat is administered by IUCN and is located at Geneva, Switzerland.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements.

  1. Trade in specimens of species placed in Appendix 1 of CITES are completely restricted.
  2. All species placed in Appendix 2 of CITES are threatened with extinction.
  3. Appendix 3 species may not be globally threatened, but the Party wants help from other CITES members to regulate trade and prevent over-exploitation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding UN Budget.

  1. The General Assembly shall consider and approve the budget of the Organization.
  2. The expenses of the Organization shall be borne by the Members as apportioned by the General Assembly.
  3. A two-thirds majority of the members present and voting is required for the approval of budgetary decisions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

  1. India’s agricultural export is more than agriculture import.
  2. India’s marine export is largely to United States of America.

Select the correct code.

Which of the following statements is correct as per article 9 of Paris Agreement?

  1. Developed country Parties shall provide financial resources to assist developing country Parties with respect to both mitigation and adaptation.
  2. Article 9 proposes a voluntary framework for private companies to fund renewable energy projects globally.
  3. Article 9 requires developing countries to provide climate finance to all Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Select the correct code.

Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach. 

The Answers are as below :

  • 1. (a)
  • 2. (a)
  • 3. (d)
  • 4. (d)
  • 5. (a)
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