- The International Day of Forests is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations. - Each year, a specific theme is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF).
International Day of Forests, 2023 pertains to the theme of :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (International conventions and agreements related to forest and wildlife conservation (e.g., CITES, CBD))
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- Which of the following statements are correct with reference to International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
- India awarded Certificate of Commendation by CITES for its effort to combat illegal wildlife trade during 2017 for which of the following operations ?
- India has given its approval to the Raptor MoU. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Raptor MoU ? 1. It falls under UN Convention of Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. 2. It is about conservation of birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia. 3. It is not legally binding. 4. The Raptor MoU extends its coverage to 76 species of birds of prey out of which many species also occur in India.
- Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to protection of biodiversity 1. resilience of forest ecosystems 2. poverty reduction 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
- With reference to the New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- The Global Wildlife Programme, 2017 witnessed the release of which documents?
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is also known as