SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

Which of the following organisations launched the 'United for Biodiversity' coalition made up of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, natural history and science museums from around the world, on World Wildlife Day 2020?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. European Commission.

  • The European Commission launched the 'United for Biodiversity', a new global coalition for biodiversity, a call for stronger mobilization in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity. 
  • Ahead of the crucial CoP 15 meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in October 2020, the Commission is turning to all national parks, aquariums, botanical gardens, zoos, science and and natural history museums to join forces and boost public awareness about the nature crisis.