CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -As a co-chair of APAP, India will play a pivotal leadership role in addressing and assisting the countries of Asian region on conservation agenda and the management of their protected areas. India can also support other countries in management trans boundary protected areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is India. India will be the co-chair of the IUCN-supported Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) for three years, after successfully increasing the population of tigers, lions, and leopards by protecting their habitats.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Asia Protected Areas Partnership currently has 21 members from 17 countries which include Japan, China, Nepal, South Korea, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. It was formally launched in 2014, at the IUCN World Parks Congress in Australia. APAP is chaired by IUCN Asia and is co-chaired by an APAP country member.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) welcomes India as new Co-Chair | IUCN.