CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards (hereafter the ‘Awards’) publicly recognize and celebrate excellence in enforcement by government officials and institutions or teams combating transboundary crimes that affect the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards The thematic scope of the Awards covers any transboundary environmental crimes, such as illegal trade in wildlife, illegal trade in chemicals or waste, including plastic, all of which become increasingly significant in the COVID19 response and recovery era.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020 awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has been awarded this year under the Innovation category.