Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), or the Bonn Convention, is an environmental treaty under UNEP.

The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International.

India lies at the heart of the Central Asian Flyway (CAF), which connects breeding grounds in Siberia to wintering grounds in West and South Asia.

West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover in India (Sunderbans), followed by Gujarat and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The MISHTI scheme is implemented through the convergence of CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) funds, MGNREGS, and other sources.

MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) was launched to promote mangrove plantation along India's coastline and salt pan lands.

The report emphasizes the need for regional cooperation and a shared monitoring network to track glacial changes across borders.

GLOFs occur when the natural dam containing a glacial lake fails, often due to rapid melting and structural instability caused by climate change.

The report identifies black carbon from industrial and vehicular emissions as a significant factor in reducing the albedo effect of glaciers.

Wetland Mitras are local volunteers tasked with the surveillance and conservation of wetlands under the mission.