QUESTION 1 OF 10 Daily Quiz With reference to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, consider the following statements:1. It is a legally binding instrument under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).2. It applies to marine areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2 Clear Selection
QUESTION 2 OF 10 Daily Quiz The '30x30 target' often mentioned in the context of global environmental agreements primarily aims to: A Reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 B Conserve at least 30% of the world's land and ocean by 2030 C Ensure 30% renewable energy mix in developing nations by 2030 D Decrease deep-sea mining activities by 30% by 2030 Clear Selection
QUESTION 3 OF 10 Daily Quiz According to UNCLOS, a coastal state has sovereign rights over the resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extending up to how many nautical miles from the baseline? A 12 nautical miles B 24 nautical miles C 200 nautical miles D 350 nautical miles Clear Selection
QUESTION 4 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which international body is responsible for organizing and controlling activities in the deep seabed beyond the limits of national jurisdiction? A International Maritime Organization (IMO) B International Seabed Authority (ISA) C United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) D Global Environment Facility (GEF) Clear Selection
QUESTION 5 OF 10 Daily Quiz Consider the following components of the BBNJ Agreement:1. Area-based management tools (ABMTs), including marine protected areas.2. Environmental impact assessments (EIAs).3. Marine genetic resources (MGRs), including fair and equitable sharing of benefits.Which of the above is/are covered by the treaty? A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2, and 3 Clear Selection
QUESTION 6 OF 10 Daily Quiz India holds exclusive rights for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in which of the following oceanic regions? A Clarion-Clipperton Zone B Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) C Mariana Trench D South China Sea Clear Selection
QUESTION 7 OF 10 Daily Quiz What does the term 'Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs)' refer to in the context of the High Seas Treaty? A Fossil fuels found beneath the ocean floor B Polymetallic nodules containing valuable metals C Any material of marine plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity of actual or potential value D Offshore wind energy potential in international waters Clear Selection
QUESTION 8 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which of the following conventions is the primary framework governing the use of the world's oceans and seas? A Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) B United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) C Ramsar Convention D MARPOL Convention Clear Selection
QUESTION 9 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which of the following best describes the 'Area' as defined under UNCLOS? A The territorial sea of a coastal state B The seabed and ocean floor and subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction C The entire water column of the high seas D The contiguous zone extending up to 24 nautical miles Clear Selection
QUESTION 10 OF 10 Daily Quiz The BBNJ Agreement significantly impacts developing nations by ensuring: A Exclusive fishing rights in the high seas for the Global South B Waiver of all deep-sea mining regulations for developing economies C Capacity building and transfer of marine technology to participate in high seas conservation and research D Mandatory financial compensation for lack of access to marine resources Clear Selection