UPSC 2017EnvironmentModerate

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) : 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct because TRAFFIC’s primary mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is managed sustainably and does not pose a threat to nature conservation. Statement 1 is incorrect because TRAFFIC is not a UN bureau, but rather a joint conservation program established by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The core concept being tested is the institutional framework and mandates of international environmental organizations.

Environmental OrganizationsTRAFFIC (Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce)TRAFFICUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)wild plantswild animalsconservation of naturetrade

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