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What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
- A.It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
- B.It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organisation.
- C.It is a Conference of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- D.It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
The Rio+20 Summit, officially known as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012. Its primary aim was to address urgent problems in socio-economic development, political and environmental areas, and to launch a new generation of global agreements to eradicate poverty, promote social equity, and protect the environment.
Source: UPSC gs1 2015