Environment Bodies — Set 2
World Organizations · पर्यावरण निकाय · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which environmental organization's main international office is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Correct Answer: D. Greenpeace
• **Greenpeace** = Greenpeace International is headquartered in Amsterdam to coordinate its global non-violent direct action campaigns. • **1971** — The organization was founded in this year by activists protesting against nuclear testing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sierra Club: Not based in Amsterdam; Friends of the Earth: Not based in Amsterdam; WildAid: Not based in Amsterdam.
The Secretariat of the Basel Convention on hazardous wastes is located in?
Correct Answer: D. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The Basel Convention is based in Geneva, Switzerland, to regulate the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes. • **Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions** — The secretariat also manages these two related environmental conventions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Brussels: Not the headquarters of the Basel Convention; Rotterdam: The convention for PIC procedure was signed here, not Basel's HQ; Bern: Not the headquarters of the Basel Convention.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which deals with marine pollution, is based in?
Correct Answer: D. London
• **London** = The IMO is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and regulates the safety and environmental performance of international shipping. • **MARPOL convention** — The IMO developed this convention to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Liverpool: Not the headquarters of IMO; Dover: Not the headquarters of IMO; Southampton: Not the headquarters of IMO.
In which city is the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located?
Correct Answer: C. Rome
• **Rome** = The FAO is based in Rome, Italy, and works to defeat hunger and promote sustainable agriculture and forestry. • **neutral forum** — The FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Milan: Not the headquarters of FAO; Venice: Not the headquarters of FAO; Naples: Not the headquarters of FAO.
The CITES Secretariat, which regulates trade in endangered species, is located in?
Correct Answer: D. Geneva
• **Geneva** = CITES is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme. • **38,000 species** — CITES protects more than this many species of animals and plants from unsustainable trade. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Washington D.C.: Not the headquarters of CITES; Nairobi: Not the headquarters of CITES; Bonn: Not the headquarters of CITES.
Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors environmental radiation?
Correct Answer: C. Vienna
• **Vienna** = The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, at the Vienna International Centre. • **1957** — The IAEA was established to monitor environmental radioactivity and promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Berlin: not the headquarters of the IAEA; Prague: incorrect location for IAEA; Brussels: home to other major international organizations, not IAEA.
The Secretariat of the UNCCD (Convention to Combat Desertification) is situated in?
Correct Answer: C. Bonn
• **Bonn** = The Secretariat of the UNCCD (Convention to Combat Desertification) is situated in Bonn, Germany. • **1994** — The UNCCD was adopted as the only legally binding international agreement for sustainable land management. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dakar: not the UNCCD Secretariat location; Cairo: incorrect headquarters for UNCCD; Algiers: home to other regional organizations, not UNCCD.
In which city is the headquarters of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) located?
Correct Answer: A. Vienna
• **Vienna** = The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. • **1966** — UNIDO was established to promote industrial development for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Zurich: known for finance, not UNIDO headquarters; Lyon: hosts INTERPOL, not UNIDO; Geneva: home to many UN bodies, but not UNIDO headquarters.
Where is the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?
Correct Answer: A. Abu Dhabi
• **Abu Dhabi** = The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. • **2009** — IRENA was founded to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dubai: known for business, not IRENA headquarters; Riyadh: the capital of Saudi Arabia, not IRENA's base; Doha: hosts other international events, but not IRENA.
The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: D. Colombo
• **Colombo** = The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. • **1982** — SACEP was established by South Asian governments to promote regional environmental cooperation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: capital of India, not SACEP headquarters; Dhaka: capital of Bangladesh, incorrect for SACEP; Kathmandu: headquarters of SAARC, not SACEP.