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What percentage has the global biodiversity declined since 1970 according to the Living Planet Report 2024?

73% (correct)

92%

63%

85%

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of biodiversity decline?

Pollution

Natural disasters (correct)

Climate change

Habitat degradation

Among the regions mentioned, which one experienced the highest decrease in biodiversity?

Europe and North America

Africa

Asia-Pacific

Latin America and the Caribbean (correct)

What is the reported decline percentage for freshwater species?

85% Signup and view all the answers

Which species in India faced a significant decline due to various threats including habitat loss?

White-rumped Vultures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major cause of vulture population decline in India?

Carcass poisoning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about biodiversity decline is accurate?

Asia-Pacific shows a 60% decrease in biodiversity. Signup and view all the answers

How much did the Indian Vulture population decline by?

93% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)?

To stop and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 Signup and view all the answers

Why is the upcoming COP16 biodiversity conference significant?

It is the first major meeting following the adoption of the GBF. Signup and view all the answers

How many countries had fully updated their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) by June 2024?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What tool was created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to monitor countries' biodiversity plans?

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker (NBSAP Tracker) Signup and view all the answers

What significant environmental action did Bihar recently achieve?

Approval for its second tiger reserve Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of countries have met their biodiversity protection promises ahead of COP16?

10% Signup and view all the answers

How does the ongoing drought crisis in Southern Africa impact local biodiversity?

Culling of elephants due to resource scarcity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the unique function of the mineral ringwoodite discovered by researchers?

It stores large quantities of water within its crystal structure. Signup and view all the answers

What type of butterfly migration was observed in Tamil Nadu?

Massive migration of Danainae sub-family butterflies Signup and view all the answers

As of June 2024, how many countries and regions combined have submitted their NBSAPs?

9 + European Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue highlighted regarding countries' commitments to biodiversity protection ahead of the COP16 conference?

Only a small percentage of countries have fulfilled their commitments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the new wasp species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh?

Pseumenes siangensis Signup and view all the answers

What major restriction does the WHO currently impose regarding Mpox?

Mandatory PCR testing for the virus confirmation Signup and view all the answers

Which award is given for exceptional efforts in promoting conservation and sustainability?

MIDORI Prize Signup and view all the answers

Which state launched the first chapter of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform?

Telangana Signup and view all the answers

What was the theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024?

Resource Geopolitics and Security Signup and view all the answers

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What percentage has the global biodiversity declined since 1970 according to the Living Planet Report 2024?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of biodiversity decline?

Among the regions mentioned, which one experienced the highest decrease in biodiversity?

What is the reported decline percentage for freshwater species?

Which species in India faced a significant decline due to various threats including habitat loss?

Which of the following is a major cause of vulture population decline in India?

Which of the following statements about biodiversity decline is accurate?

How much did the Indian Vulture population decline by?

What is the primary goal of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)?

Why is the upcoming COP16 biodiversity conference significant?

How many countries had fully updated their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) by June 2024?

What tool was created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to monitor countries' biodiversity plans?

What significant environmental action did Bihar recently achieve?

What percentage of countries have met their biodiversity protection promises ahead of COP16?

How does the ongoing drought crisis in Southern Africa impact local biodiversity?

Which of the following describes the unique function of the mineral ringwoodite discovered by researchers?

What type of butterfly migration was observed in Tamil Nadu?

As of June 2024, how many countries and regions combined have submitted their NBSAPs?

What is the main issue highlighted regarding countries' commitments to biodiversity protection ahead of the COP16 conference?

What is the designation of the new wasp species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh?

What major restriction does the WHO currently impose regarding Mpox?

Which award is given for exceptional efforts in promoting conservation and sustainability?

Which state launched the first chapter of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform?

What was the theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024?

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