India has given its approval to the Raptor MoU. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Raptor MoU? 1. It falls under the UN Convention of Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. 2. It is about the conservation of birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia. 3. It is not legally binding. 4. The Raptor MoU extends its coverage to 76 species of birds of prey out of which many species also occur in India.

India has given its approval to the Raptor MoU. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Raptor MoU? 1. It falls under the UN Convention of Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. 2. It is about the conservation of birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia. 3. It is not legally binding. 4. The Raptor MoU extends its coverage to 76 species of birds of prey out of which many species also occur in India. Correct Answer <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">1, 2, 3 and 4</font></font>

The correct answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.

 Key Points

  • The Government has signed 'Raptor MoU’ - a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on conservation of birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
  • The 'Raptor MoU' extends its coverage to 76 species of birds of prey, out of which 46 species, including vultures, falcons, eagles, owls, hawks, kites, harriers, etc. also occur in India. Hence Statement 4 is correct.
  • The 'Raptor MoU' is an agreement under Article IV paragraph 4 of the CMS and is not legally binding. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
  • It comes under the Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), or Bonn Convention, under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Hence  Statement 1 is correct.

 Additional Information

Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)

  • It is also known as the Bonn Convention under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
  • It aims to conserve migratory species throughout their range.
  • India had become a party to the CMS since 1st November 1983.

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