Daily Quiz – 21st May 2024 By adminMay 25, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 21st May 2024 Daily Quiz - 21st May 2024 1 / 5 Consider the following statements regarding UN Ocean Conference: The UN Ocean conference 2022 is aligned to SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) 14 and stresses on the critical need for scientific knowledge and marine technology to build ocean resilience. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change led the Indian delegation at the UN Ocean Conference. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had declared an “ocean emergency” at the UN Ocean Conference 2022.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Statement 1 is correct: The UN Ocean Conference 2022 was co-hosted by Governments of Kenya and Portugal.The UN Ocean conference 2022 is aligned to SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) 14 'life below water' and stresses on the critical need for scientific knowledge and marine technology to build ocean resilience.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Earth Sciences led the Indian delegation at the UN Ocean Conference not The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change. India promised to provide science and innovation-based solutions for the implementation of Goal 14 through partnerships and environmentally friendly.Statement 3 is correct: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had declared an “ocean emergency” at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, citing threats to the world’s oceans. Threats to the oceans include global warming, pollution (including plastic pollution), acidification, marine Heatwaves etc. Statement 1 is correct: The UN Ocean Conference 2022 was co-hosted by Governments of Kenya and Portugal.The UN Ocean conference 2022 is aligned to SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) 14 'life below water' and stresses on the critical need for scientific knowledge and marine technology to build ocean resilience.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Earth Sciences led the Indian delegation at the UN Ocean Conference not The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change. India promised to provide science and innovation-based solutions for the implementation of Goal 14 through partnerships and environmentally friendly.Statement 3 is correct: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had declared an “ocean emergency” at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, citing threats to the world’s oceans. Threats to the oceans include global warming, pollution (including plastic pollution), acidification, marine Heatwaves etc. 2 / 5 Consider the following statements regarding India’s Climate Hazard and Vulnerability Atlas: Climate Hazard and Vulnerability Atlas of India is launched by the World Meteorological Organization. Climate vulnerability maps are prepared based on the disaster data from the annual publication of India Meteorological Department “Annual Disastrous Weather Reports”. A Web version of Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India for the thirteen most hazardous meteorological events is made by using Global Positioning System (GPS) tools.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched India’s 1st Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas. It is developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune.World Meteorological Organization:The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.The WMO originated from the International Meteorological Organization, a nongovernmental organization founded in 1873 as a forum for exchanging weather data and research. The WMO is made up of 193 countries and territories, and facilitates the "free and unrestricted" exchange of data, information, and research between the respective meteorological and hydrological institutions of its members.The World Meteorological Organisation publishes an annual report on the status of the World Climate.Other reports published by the WMO are:Status of World ClimateGreenhouse Gas BulletinStatement 2 is correct: The climate vulnerability atlas, based on 14 extreme weather events and the risks they pose to the local population, livelihoods and economy of each district. Each weather phenomenon’s month-wise hazard levels posed to the respective district has been enlisted in this one-of-its-kind atlas.The atlas provides a range of vulnerability with risks ranging from nil, low, moderate, high and very high categories for every Indian district.Climate vulnerability maps are prepared based on the disaster data from the annual publication of India Meteorological Department “Annual Disastrous Weather Reports” for the climate hazardous events that cause casualties in terms of death and other losses.Statement 3 is incorrect: IMD has now prepared a Web version of Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India for the thirteen most hazardous meteorological events, viz. Cold wave, Heat Wave, Flood, Lightning, Snowfall, Dust Storm, Hail Storm, Thunderstorm, Fog, Strong winds, Extreme rainfall, Drought and Cyclone that cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption or environmental damage. The web Atlas is depicted using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and not Global Positioning System (GPS) tools. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched India’s 1st Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas. It is developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune.World Meteorological Organization:The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.The WMO originated from the International Meteorological Organization, a nongovernmental organization founded in 1873 as a forum for exchanging weather data and research. The WMO is made up of 193 countries and territories, and facilitates the "free and unrestricted" exchange of data, information, and research between the respective meteorological and hydrological institutions of its members.The World Meteorological Organisation publishes an annual report on the status of the World Climate.Other reports published by the WMO are:Status of World ClimateGreenhouse Gas BulletinStatement 2 is correct: The climate vulnerability atlas, based on 14 extreme weather events and the risks they pose to the local population, livelihoods and economy of each district. Each weather phenomenon’s month-wise hazard levels posed to the respective district has been enlisted in this one-of-its-kind atlas.The atlas provides a range of vulnerability with risks ranging from nil, low, moderate, high and very high categories for every Indian district.Climate vulnerability maps are prepared based on the disaster data from the annual publication of India Meteorological Department “Annual Disastrous Weather Reports” for the climate hazardous events that cause casualties in terms of death and other losses.Statement 3 is incorrect: IMD has now prepared a Web version of Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India for the thirteen most hazardous meteorological events, viz. Cold wave, Heat Wave, Flood, Lightning, Snowfall, Dust Storm, Hail Storm, Thunderstorm, Fog, Strong winds, Extreme rainfall, Drought and Cyclone that cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption or environmental damage. The web Atlas is depicted using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and not Global Positioning System (GPS) tools. 3 / 5 Consider the following statements regarding One Ocean Summit: The One Ocean Summit was organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. In the Summit UNESCO has announced that the whole seabed will be mapped by 2030. The objective of the Summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards exploration of deep ocean resources.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Statement 1 is correct: The One Ocean summit was organised by France in Brest, France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.The summit was addressed by various other Heads of State and Governments from countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Canada among others.Statement 3 is incorrect: The goal of the One Ocean Summit is to raise the collective level of ambition of the international community on marine issues. The objective of the Summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystemsStatement 2 is incorrect: On the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in the French city of Brest, UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030, compared to 20% currently, in collaboration with other UN bodies and with the support of its Member States and the private sector. They consist of three axes:The mobilization of a fleet of 50 vessels specially dedicated to seabed mapping.Intensifying the use of sonar on autonomous vessels.The transmission by governments and corporations of cartographic data they have already archived. Statement 1 is correct: The One Ocean summit was organised by France in Brest, France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.The summit was addressed by various other Heads of State and Governments from countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Canada among others.Statement 3 is incorrect: The goal of the One Ocean Summit is to raise the collective level of ambition of the international community on marine issues. The objective of the Summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystemsStatement 2 is incorrect: On the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in the French city of Brest, UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030, compared to 20% currently, in collaboration with other UN bodies and with the support of its Member States and the private sector. They consist of three axes:The mobilization of a fleet of 50 vessels specially dedicated to seabed mapping.Intensifying the use of sonar on autonomous vessels.The transmission by governments and corporations of cartographic data they have already archived. 4 / 5 Which of the following statements are correct regarding the “Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)”? It is an environmental treaty administered by the United Nations Environment Programme. Currently, Sri Lanka has taken over its Presidency from India for the next 3 years, till 2023. The Gandhinagar Declaration was adopted during the COP13.Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Statement 1 is correct: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) or the Bonn Convention is an environmental treaty of the UNEP: The United Nations Environment Programme). It provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory animals and their habitats.Statement 2 is incorrect: India hosted the CMS COP for the first time; India assumed the role of CMS Presidency in 2020 for the next 3 years. The theme of the COP13 was, “Migratory species connect the planet and together we welcome them home!”Statement 3 is correct: COP13 concluded in Gandhinagar with the listing of total 10 migratory species of the world on Appendix I and II of the Convention. Three of the species listed are from India – The Great Indian Bustard; the Mainland Asian Elephant; and the Bengal Florican.The Gandhinagar Declaration emphasizes that improvement of ecological connectivity is the top priority for the Convention on Migratory Species in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and that the role of the Convention body should be clearly reflected in the post-2020 framework. The Declaration also recognizes the importance of synergies and cooperation among biodiversity-related conventions and other multilateral environmental agreements, and that their role should be clearly reflected in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework Statement 1 is correct: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) or the Bonn Convention is an environmental treaty of the UNEP: The United Nations Environment Programme). It provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory animals and their habitats.Statement 2 is incorrect: India hosted the CMS COP for the first time; India assumed the role of CMS Presidency in 2020 for the next 3 years. The theme of the COP13 was, “Migratory species connect the planet and together we welcome them home!”Statement 3 is correct: COP13 concluded in Gandhinagar with the listing of total 10 migratory species of the world on Appendix I and II of the Convention. Three of the species listed are from India – The Great Indian Bustard; the Mainland Asian Elephant; and the Bengal Florican.The Gandhinagar Declaration emphasizes that improvement of ecological connectivity is the top priority for the Convention on Migratory Species in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and that the role of the Convention body should be clearly reflected in the post-2020 framework. The Declaration also recognizes the importance of synergies and cooperation among biodiversity-related conventions and other multilateral environmental agreements, and that their role should be clearly reflected in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework 5 / 5 Consider the following statements regarding the “Wildlife Crime Control Bureau”: It is a non-statutory body that functions in the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that helps curb organized wildlife crimes in the country. It is the designated nodal agency for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) related enforcement. It is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to the organized wildlife crime activities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Exp:Statement 1 is incorrect: The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, to curb organized wildlife crime in the country. The Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi and 5 regional offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Jabalpur.Statement 2 and statement 3 are correct: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is designated nodal agency for CITES related enforcement.Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, WCCB is mandated tocollect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime;disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies so as to apprehend the criminals;to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;to coordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist international organizations & foreign authorities to facilitate wildlife crime control;capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies;assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; andadvise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimesStatement 4 is correct: ‘X ray images of Wildlife Products’ is a catalogue of Wildlife Contraband Commonly carried in personal baggage by smugglers. The aim of the WCCB in releasing this catalogue is to prevent the organized crime of smuggling and educate the security personnel across the country regarding the various contraband items. Exp:Statement 1 is incorrect: The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, to curb organized wildlife crime in the country. The Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi and 5 regional offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Jabalpur.Statement 2 and statement 3 are correct: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is designated nodal agency for CITES related enforcement.Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, WCCB is mandated tocollect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime;disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies so as to apprehend the criminals;to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;to coordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist international organizations & foreign authorities to facilitate wildlife crime control;capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies;assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; andadvise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimesStatement 4 is correct: ‘X ray images of Wildlife Products’ is a catalogue of Wildlife Contraband Commonly carried in personal baggage by smugglers. The aim of the WCCB in releasing this catalogue is to prevent the organized crime of smuggling and educate the security personnel across the country regarding the various contraband items. Your score isThe average score is 40% 0% Restart quiz