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Conventions (1970-80) Flashcards

1
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Which convention was signed in Gland, Switzerland in 1971

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Ramsar Convention

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2
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When was Washington Convention adopted by India?

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1976

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What is Montreaux Record?

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A record under the Ramsar Convention which states the number of wetlands in the world was the necessary attention required to sustain them

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4
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When is World Wetland day celebrated?

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2nd Feb

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5
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When is World Wildlife Day celebrated?

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3rd March

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6
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What is CITES?

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Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wildlife flora and Fauna. Also known as the Washington convention

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7
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When was Bonn Convention signed?

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  1. It came into effect in 1983
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8
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What is the other name of Bonn Convention?

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Convention on Conservation of Migratory species of Wild animals

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9
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When did CITES come into effect?

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1975

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10
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Which year did India became a part of Washington Convention?

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1976

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11
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How many Heritage sites does India have ?

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40

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12
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World Heritage convention happened in the year___?

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1972

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13
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Which Indian site was the first heritage site to be added in UNESCO?

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Kazirangha National Park, Assam

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Which Indian Sites are a part of Ramsar list?

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Keoldeo Park, Rajasthan
Loktak Lake, Manipur

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Which Indian Ramsar Site was removed from the Ramsar list?

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Chilika Lake in 2002

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16
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Define MARPOL

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Convention for the preservation of pollution from ships

17
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Which year was MARPOL held?

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2nd Nov, 1973

18
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What is LRTAP

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Convention on Long Range Trans Boundary Air Pollution.

19
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Dates of LRTAP?

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Signed - 13 Nov, 1979
Adopted - 16 March, 1983

20
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Where is Ramsar Convention’s Headquarters

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Gland, Switzerland

21
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What is World Conservation Strategy?

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A convention held in 1980 to stop illegal trade of Animals.

22
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Which year did IUCN start drafting World conservation Strategy?

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1975

23
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What followed World Conservation Strategy?

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World Charted for Nature
Adopted in 28th October, 1982

24
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What is Nairobi Declaration?

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It is a 10 year anniversary Stockholm convention held in 1972.

25
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When was Nairobi declaration Held?

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1982

26
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What was the agenda of Nairobi Declaration

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Long term goals on environment protection till the year 2000

27
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How many Ramsar sites does India have?

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75

28
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Which country has the highest No of UNESCO heritage sites

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Italy, 58

29
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Which global treaty is the only treaty talking about Migratory wild animals?

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Bonn Convention or Convention on Conservation of Migratory species of Wild animals

30
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Which year was Takshila Added in the UNESCO heritage list

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1980

31
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Where is the HQ of CITES?

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Geneva, Switzerland

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