The NBA is a statutory autonomous body established to implement India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002, which is based on the provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority, which of following statements are true? 1. It was formed under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 2. It protects the intellectual property rights of local communities related to biodiversity. 3. It is headquartered in Chennai.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019 · Topic: Biodiversity (Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Protocols (Cartagena, Nagoya))
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