19(Small news) Flashcards
1
Q
what is Paraquat
A
It is herbicide(used to kill unwanted plants) that is recently banned by odisha govt as it is harmful to humans
2
Q
which international convention deals with Paraquat
A
Rotterdam convention
It promotes shared responsibility in export and import of hazardous chemicals.
It also talk on PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT
3
Q
What is UN Hodeidah Mission
A
It is a special political mission to support and implement the ceasefire agreement between houthi rebels and govt of yemen
It is headed by LT GENERAL ABHIJIT GUHA
4
Q
what is Tylophora balkrishnanii
A
It is new plant species found in SHOLA forest of western ghats
5
Q
what is a shola forest
A
Tropical montane(high altitude) forest in the valley region of 2 mountains. On both sides it has rolling grasslands
