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International Environmental Treaties & Summits

40 questions in Environment & Ecology.

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2026 · Q28Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsdifficult

At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and “Blue Transformation”. Which of the following combinations about the “Four Betters” proposed by FAO for “Blue Transformation” is correct ?

  1. (a)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
  2. (b)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
  3. (c)Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
  4. (d)Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
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Official answer(b) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life

2025 · Q32Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement I : At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’. Statement II : The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector. Statement III : If India’s health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. (b)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. (c)Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. (d)Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Official answer(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

2025 · Q34Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement I : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. (b)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. (c)Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. (d)Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

2024 · Q96Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently. Statement-II : The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

  1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

2022 · Q42Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”. 3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1, 2, 4 and 5
  2. (b)1, 3 and 4 only
  3. (c)2, 3 and 5 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Official answer(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

2021 · Q56Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2019 · Q40Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. 3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 3 only

2018 · Q83Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at

  1. (a)The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg
  2. (b)The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
  3. (c)The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris
  4. (d)The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
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Official answer(b) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro

2017 · Q52Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2017 · Q60Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below ;

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)1 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1 only
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Official answer(b) 1 and 3 only

2016 · Q6Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

  1. (a)pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
  2. (b)plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
  3. (c)capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  4. (d)plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
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Official answer(b) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

2016 · Q13Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. 2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2016 · Q97Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1·5 °C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 and 3 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2015 · Q12Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2015 · Q43Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

  1. (a)It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
  2. (b)It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
  3. (c)It is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change
  4. (d)It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Official answer(a) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

2015 · Q49Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only