This is the revision quiz of last week.

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?

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?

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?

The ‘Financing for Shock-Driven Food Crisis (FSFC) Facility’ mechanism was recently launched by:

Consider the following statements regarding National Turmeric Board.

1. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. 
2. National Turmeric Board will function under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. The headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.
4. Telangana is the largest producer of Turmeric among states in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. MERCOSUR is a trading bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay.
2. India has signed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with MERCOSAR.
3. Brazil is the India’s largest trading partner among MERCOSUR countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Trachoma is a devastating eye disease caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
2. As per the WHO, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
3. Blindness from trachoma is irreversible.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

1. The Convention is administered under the aegis of UN Human Rights Commission.
2. The Convention is a legally binding international treaty adopted to safeguard cultural diversity in the face of globalization.
3. India ratified the Convention.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements regarding BRICS.

1. The 1st BRIC Summit was held in New Delhi, India, in 2009.
2. Global South Cooperation is one of the priorities of BRICS 2025 summit.
3. The latest full member to join BRICS is Egypt in January 2025.
4. The theme of 2025 Summit is "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?