Question 1

The KMGBF targets only apply to environmental ministries and forest departments.

Accepted Answer

India's NR-7 explicitly emphasizes a 'whole-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' approach, coordinating inputs from 33 different central ministries to integrate biodiversity across infrastructure, agriculture, and coastal sector policies.

Question 2

All 23 National Biodiversity Targets have quantifiable, proven success metrics confirming they will be achieved by 2030.

Accepted Answer

While the government officially stated all 23 targets are 'on track' through policy alignment, independent analysis of the report reveals that only two targets (NBT1 and NBT2) have clear quantitative projections proving they will hit the 2030 numerical benchmarks.

Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding India's Seventh National Report (NR-7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity:
1. The report evaluates progress using 142 national indicators mapped against 23 National Biodiversity Targets.
2. India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 2024-2030) primarily aligns with the Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
3. Article 26 of the CBD mandates the periodic submission of these national reports by member countries.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

(b) Only two — Statement 1 is correct; the NR-7 relies on 142 indicators mapped against 23 NBTs. Statement 3 is correct; Article 26 of the CBD requires periodic national reporting. Statement 2 is incorrect; India's updated NBSAP (2024-2030) aligns with the newer Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), not the older Aichi Targets (which applied to the 2011-2020 decade).

Question 4

Match the following biodiversity initiatives/mechanisms highlighted in India's NR-7 with their primary functions:

List I:
A. Parivesh 2.0
B. NR7 Data Portal
C. Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Agreements
D. Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)

List II:
1. Digital compilation of information across 142 national indicators
2. Single-window environmental clearance system tracking biodiversity-rich areas
3. Local-level statutory bodies preparing People's Biodiversity Registers
4. Mechanism under the Nagoya Protocol for sharing benefits of genetic resources

Select the correct code:

Accepted Answer

(a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 — Parivesh 2.0 (A) is the government's single-window system for environmental clearances (2). The NR7 Data Portal (B) was specifically created to compile the 142 national indicators for the CBD report (1). ABS Agreements (C) are a core mechanism of the Nagoya Protocol ensuring fair sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources (4). BMCs (D) are local bodies formed under the Biological Diversity Act that create People's Biodiversity Registers (3).

Question 5

Assertion (A): India's Seventh National Report highlights a 'whole-of-government' approach by incorporating inputs from 33 central ministries to mainstream biodiversity.
Reason (R): The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) mandates the dissolution of standalone environmental ministries in favor of multi-ministerial task forces.
Select the correct answer:

Accepted Answer

(c) A is true but R is false — Assertion (A) is true; India's NR-7 explicitly utilizes a 'whole-of-government' approach by coordinating 33 central ministries to integrate biodiversity into sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. Reason (R) is false; while the KMGBF encourages mainstreaming biodiversity across all government sectors, it absolutely does not mandate the dissolution of any country's environment ministry.

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