UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
    1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment
    Programme (UNEP).
    2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2

    C)  Both 1 and 2    

    D)         Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Exp. [b] Statement 1 It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong. TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of traffic's partner organisationss, WWF and IUCN. Statement 2 It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network. It specialises in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.


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