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Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). 1. It is an international agreement between governments, that is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. CITES is not legally binding on state parties to the convention, which is obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals. 3. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted at a meeting of members of IUCN. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). 1. It is an international agreement between governments, that is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. CITES is not legally binding on state parties to the convention, which is obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals. 3. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted at a meeting of members of IUCN. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only

Key Points

  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
    • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement to regulate worldwide commercial trade in wild animal and plant species.
    • It restricts trade in items made from such plants and animals, such as food, clothing, medicine, and souvenirs.
    • It was signed on March 3, 1973 (Hence world wildlife day is celebrated on March 3).
    • It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
    • Secretariat — Geneva (Switzerland).
    • CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which is obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
    • CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted at a meeting of members of IUCN. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Related Questions

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following statements: 1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air. 2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument. 3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly. 4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member states to assist in the implementation of both UNCAC AND UNTOC. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The Zoological Survey of India has signed an MoU with Natural History Museum of which city to implement the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Fauna and 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity?
In which year did India become a signatory to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora)?
Consider the following statements with reference to the United Nations Population Award: 1. The Award was established by the General Assembly in 1981, in resolution 36/201, and was first presented in 1983. 2. The Committee for the United Nations Population Award is comprised of 10 UN Member States, with United Nations Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director serving as ex-officio members. 3. In a first for the Himalayan Kingdom, Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck has been awarded the United Nations Population Award in the individual category for 2020 for her work on sexual health and ending gender violence. Which of the above statements is/are correct:
 On which day, the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna took place in UNGA?
Which of the following statements are true/false?
1. The Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 is a fundamental convention of ILO.
2. Conventions are legally binding international treaties that may be ratified by member states.
3. Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 is a fundamental convention of ILO.
4. Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 is a governance convention of ILO.
Consider the following :
1. The perpetual struggle of Ins and Outs for political power turns the legislature into a battlefield and in this struggle the interests of the country are forgotten.
2. Parties encourage hollowness and insincerity. They divide not only the legislature but the nation into hostile camps. During national emergencies, parties can hardly transcend their petty differences and present a united front.
3. Parties often over-reach themselves and indulge in unwholesome and immoral activities live bribing the legislators
4. Parties tend to become antonomous and to regard organisations as important for their own sake. Principles are thus subordinated to success at polls and issues are not considered on merit.
Which of the above statements make a valid criticism of political parties?
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