Which of the following statements are correct in respect of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
- It was adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
- It is a legally binding treaty that sets specific emission reduction targets for all member countries.
- The UNFCCC provides the framework for negotiating agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was established by a convention adopted under the United Nations in 1948 and became operational in 1959.
Statement 2: IMO’s primary role is to promote international cooperation in civil aviation standards and air navigation safety through global conventions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Statement II: COP30, scheduled to be held in Belém, Brazil, will focus on global biodiversity conservation under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Statement III: The COP meetings under the UNFCCC aim to review the implementation of the Convention and progress towards global climate goals such as those set in the Paris Agreement.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
- BIMSTEC connects countries around the Bay of Bengal region, serving as a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
- The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in New Delhi, India.
- All BIMSTEC member countries are also members of SAARC.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, primarily aims to:
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Pollutant Major Health / Environmental Effect
1. Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) Acid rain and respiratory irritation
2. Carbon monoxide (CO) Depletes ozone layer in the stratosphere
3. Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) Photochemical smog and acid rain
4. Lead (Pb) Neurotoxin affecting brain and nervous system
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With reference to the Loss and Damage Fund, consider the following statements:
1. It was formally agreed to during COP27 held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
2. The Fund aims to support countries facing irreversible impacts of climate change that cannot be mitigated or adapted to.
3. It is managed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
4. The Fund will provide grants and not loans to the developing nations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) proposed by China, consider the following statements:
1. WAICO was proposed during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai in 2025.
2. It aims to promote global cooperation, standard-setting, and inclusive development in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
3. The organization’s headquarters have been proposed in Shanghai, China.
4. WAICO will function as a specialized agency under the United Nations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The Public Trust Doctrine, often invoked in environmental cases, is related to which Article of the Indian Constitution?
With reference to the Booker Prize, consider the following statements:
1. The Booker Prize is awarded annually to the best original novel written in the English language and published in the United Kingdom.
2. The Booker Prize for Fiction is open only to citizens of the Commonwealth countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?