Environment & Ecology MCQs

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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was signed on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. It came into force in 1975.

Cities that have consistently shown poor air quality exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are classified as 'Non-Attainment Cities'.

PRANA (Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities) is the portal used to monitor the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme.

The NCAP has set a target to achieve a reduction of 40% or more in particulate matter concentrations by 2026 compared to the 2017 baseline.

The Wetland Mitras program is designed to foster community-led conservation by involving local citizens in the monitoring and management of wetlands.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for the Save Wetlands Campaign, which focuses on community participation for wetland conservation.

The Amrit Dharohar initiative aims to promote unique conservation values of Ramsar sites, focusing on eco-tourism, income generation for local communities, and carbon sequestration.

Expert committees consistently recommend strict regulation of land use and development to prevent habitat degradation and conserve the unique biodiversity of the Western Ghats. This includes controlling deforestation, mining, and unsustainable infrastructure projects.