22(Convention on migratory species) Flashcards
1
Q
what is its other name
A
Bonn convention
2
Q
where was its CoP held
A
Gandhinagar
3
Q
when was CMS formed
A
1983
4
Q
what is the aim of convention
A
It is an international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species within their migratory ranges. The Agreement was signed under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme and is concerned with conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale
5
Q
why in news
A
India asked
1 Great Indian Bustard
2 Asian elephant
3 Bengal falicon
to put in App 1 on UN CMS and it was accepted
6
Q
Great Indian Bustard
A
Heaviest flying bird Largest population in Rajastan and also its state bird seen in dry grassland CE Sch 1 App 1 of CITES
7
Q
Asian Elephant
A
India,Nepal,Bangla,Bhutan,Myanmar Found in grasslands En Cites App 1 Sch 1
8
Q
Bengal florican
A
Found in Indian subcontinent and South East Asia Found in UP,Assam,Arunachal Found in lowland dry CE Sch 1 App 1
