22(Kimberley Process Certification Scheme) Flashcards
1
Q
Which Ministry
A
It is not Indian Ministry but a UNGA creation in 2003
2
Q
what is its aim
A
It wansts to regulate the supply and purchase of Rough diamonds especillay wrt conflict diamonds(Uganda example remember of diamond mine)
3
Q
What are conflict diamonds
A
Rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance their struggle against govts
4
Q
Is India a member
A
Its founding member and this year meet was held in New Delhi. India had also chaired this in 2008
5
Q
who is the nodal agency to this resolution in India
A
Mo Commerce’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion council
