Intl Day of Multilateralism & Diplomacy for Peace MCQs

261.

Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?

A Over-regulation by international bodies

B Lack of demand for seafood products

C Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing

D Excessive competition from sustainable aquaculture

262.

What is a primary role of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in many communities?

A Solely providing raw materials for industrial manufacturing

B Ensuring food security and generating income

C Primarily serving as a tourist attraction

D Contributing to pollution control

263.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). Which country proposed this initiative?

A India

B Brazil

C Belize

D Indonesia

264.

The GBFF is a key financial mechanism linked to which international convention?

A United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

D Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

265.

Which of the following are explicitly mentioned as target beneficiaries of the GBFF?

A Only developed countries

B Developing countries, least developed countries, and small island developing states

C Only large corporations involved in conservation

D International research institutions only

266.

The primary objective of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is to:

A Fund research into new species

B Provide financial resources to developing countries for implementing the GBF

C Support the development of new biotechnologies

D Finance space exploration for biodiversity monitoring

267.

The '30x30' target, a key goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, refers to:

A Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030

B Protecting 30% of the world's oceans and land by 2030

C Increasing forest cover by 30% by 2030

D Halting the extinction of 30% of species by 2030

268.

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was established following the adoption of which framework?

A Aichi Biodiversity Targets

B Paris Agreement

C Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

D Kyoto Protocol

269.

The 'Act East' policy is increasingly aligned with India's vision for which region?

A South Asia

B Central Asia

C Indo-Pacific

D Middle East

270.

Which of the following is a major connectivity project under the 'Act East' policy?

A Pan-Asian Highway Network

B India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway

C Trans-Asian Railway Network

D Silk Road Economic Belt

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