CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following will be the official mascot of 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP CMS 13)?
A
Great hornbill
B
Yellow-footed green pigeon
C
Indian roller
D
Great Indian Bustard
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mascot for CMS COP 13 was ‘Gibi – The Great Indian Bustard’. Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is in force since 1983, under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mascot for CMS COP13, “Gibi - The Great Indian Bustard” is a critically endangered species which has been accorded the highest protection status under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mascot for CMS COP-13 is ‘Gibi – The Great Indian Bustard’. It is a critically endangered species (according to the IUCN) and has been accorded the highest protection status (listed in Schedule I) under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -“The spirit of ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ has been felt by all delegates attending the conference and its underlying message – which was also captured in the COP13 theme - will now resonate from Gandhinagar into the world: Migratory species connect the planet and together we welcome them home!”

Detailed explanation-5: -It was hosted by India from 17th to 22nd February 2020 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

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