- It is basically a regional forum which conserves the wildlife habitats.
- India is selected to co-chair this forum for the tenure of 3 years i.e. till Nov 2023.
- India will be replacing South Korea which held this position for the last 3 years.
- Under this co-chairmanship, India will assist other Asian nations to manage and conserve the wildlife protected areas.
- The APAP is chaired by IUCN Asia and co-chaired by an APAP member nation on a rotational basis.
- Static Part:
- HQ of IUCN: Gland, Switzerland
Question:
Q.1 Which country to co-chair the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) supported by Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) for the upcoming three years, by replacing South Korea?
a. Vietnam
b. India
c. Sri Lanka
d. Cambodia
a. Vietnam
b. India
c. Sri Lanka
d. Cambodia