Intl Whaling Commission Flashcards
1
Q
What is Intl Whaling Commission ?
A
It is an inter governmental organisation whose purpose is Conservation of whales and management of whaling
2
Q
How many members ?
A
89 - All members are signatories to the Convention
3
Q
Is India a member ?
A
YESS from 1981
4
Q
When was IWC established ?
A
In 1946 Washington
5
Q
Since when did IWC put a complete ban on commercial whaling ?
A
1982
6
Q
Which countries have been opposing this ?
A
Russia , Japan etc
7
Q
What happened recently ?
A
Japan quit IWC
8
Q
Speciality clause of IWC ?
A
It allows aboriginals (ex Sentinelese) to consume whale for their subsistence of life but not commercial purpose
9
Q
What are the 2 sanctuaries created by IWC ?
A
1) Southern Ocean Whale sanctuary (Antarctica area)
2) Indian Ocean Whale sanctuary
