The Headquarter of World Meteorological Organization is located at –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Geneva
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) provides a framework for international cooperation in the development of meteorology and operational hydrology and their practical application. WMO originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) which was founded in 1873 to facilitate the exchange of weather information across national borders. WMO became a specialized agency of the United Nations on 17 March, 1951. Notably, World Meteorological Convention was implemented on 23 March, 1950. It has it’s headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Note: In April of 1968, 30 people including scientists, educators, economists, humanists, industrialists and government officials met at the Academia dei Lincei in Rome. "The Club of Rome" was born from this meeting as an informal organization. The concept of 'Limits to Growth' was propounded by the Club of Rome.
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2
The headquarter of U.N.E.P. is located at –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Nairobi
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) was established in 1972. It’s headquartered is in Nairobi (Kenya). Inger Andersen of Denmark is currently the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.
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3
The headquarters of the Green Peace International is located at –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Amsterdam
Greenpeace is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over 55 countries. It is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Greenpeace states its goal is to “ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity”.
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With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statement is/are correct?
GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.
India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Statement (1) is incorrect because the concept of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) was originally developed by FAO in 2010 through the paper "Climate Smart Agriculture: Policies, Practices and Financing for food security, Adaptation and Mitigation." In 2014 an alliance was set up with this issue as its focal point: the GASCA (Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture). Statement (2) is correct because membership in the Alliance does not create any binding obligations. Statement (3) is incorrect because India is just a signatory.
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Concerning ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
It serves as the financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
Correct Answer:
(A)
It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at the global level
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet's most pressing environmental problems. GEF is an international partnership of 184 countries and 18 implementing agencies that address global environmental issues. It is a fi nancial mechanism for five major international conventions: the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. GEF supports multi-stakeholder alliance to preserve threatened ecosystems on land and in the oceans, build green cities, boost food security for a more prosperous, climate resilient world. Carlos Manuel Rodriguez is presently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility.
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Which one of the following is not the objective of smart city development?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Stabilizing quality of life
The Smart City Mission is an innovative and new initiative by the Government of India to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to create smart outcomes for citizens. The core infrastructure elements of the mission are-
Adequate water supply.
Assured electricity supply.
Sanitation including solid waste management.
Efficient urban mobility and public transport.
Affordable housing, especially for the poor.
Robust IT connectivity and digitalization.
Good Governance, especially e-Governance and people's participation.
Sustainable environment.
Safety and security of citizens, particularly women, children and the elderly.
Health and Education.
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7
What does EPA stand for –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Environment Protection Agency
Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is an agency of the Federal Government of the United States which was created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by the Congress. It was established on 2 December 1970.
Note: The Environmental Information System (ENVIS)'s 'Centre on Population and Environment' is located in International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai.
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N.E.A. Stands for:
Correct Answer:
(B)
National Environment Authority
The National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA) better known as NEA was set up by the Ministry of Environment and Forest to address cases in which environment clearances were required in certain restricted areas. It was established by the National Environment Appellate Authority Act 1997 to hear appeals with respect to restriction of areas in which any industries, operations or processes shall or shall not be carried out, subject to certain safeguards under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. On the establishment of National Green Tribunal on 18th October, 2010, under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, the NEAA stands dissolved.
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9
Eco-Mark is given to an Indian product which is –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Environment-friendly
Eco-mark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (The National Standards Organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at ensuring the least impact on the ecosystem. The marking scheme was started in 1991.
Note: Eco Mark scheme was instituted by the Government of India for labelling of environment friendly products. Notably this scheme is being administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards. It is important to mention here that the scheme covers products categories like Soaps and detergents, Food items, Lubricating oils, Packing/packaging materials, Architectural paints and powder coatings, Batteries, Electric and Electronic Goods, Food additives, Wood substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and propellants, Plastic products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher Leather and coir & coir products.
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10
Sustainable agriculture means:
Correct Answer:
(C)
To utilize land so that its quality remains intact
Sustainable agriculture is the production of food, fibre or other plants or other animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities and animal welfare. In short, it is proper utilization of the land without affecting the environment so that it's quality remain intact. Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has adversely affected soil health. To cope up with this, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) has been formulated for enhancing agricultural productivity, water use efficiency, promoting nutrient management, and livelihood diversification through the adoption of sustainable development pathways.