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2014
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Environme nt
Difficulty:medium

With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to the Ramsar Convention.
  2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge and use practical experience to advocate for better policies.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following international agreements:

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  2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
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Topic:Environme nt
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Consider the following statements:

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  2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
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2022
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Internatio nal Relations
Difficulty:medium

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, consider the following statements:

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2022
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Polity & Governanc e
Difficulty:medium

Consider the following statements:

  1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
  2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
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Q. 43
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UPSC CSE • 2019 • PRELIMS GS
Environment
Medium

Consider the following statements:

  1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
  2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendation of Ramsar Convention.
  3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

3 only

D

1, 2, and 3

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 43