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Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):

  1. 1.TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
  2. 2.The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

TRAFFIC is a joint initiative of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), not a bureau under UNEP. Its primary objective is to ensure that the international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival in the wild. This involves monitoring trade, enforcing regulations, and working with governments and other organizations.

Source: UPSC gs1 2017

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