CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Asian country has recently submitted its 6th National Report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity?
A
India
B
Bhutan
C
Malaysia
D
Israel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India submitted its Sixth National Report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). About: Submission of national reports is a mandatory obligation on Parties to international treaties, including CBD.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the international legal instrument for “the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources” that has been ratified by 196 nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Only four member states of the United Nations are not Parties to the CBD, namely: Andorra, South Sudan, United States of America and the Holy See (the Vatican).

Detailed explanation-4: -The convention came into force on December 29, 1993. India became a party to the convention on February 18, 1994.

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