Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Wetlands
Explanation:
• The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
• It was signed on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
• Wetlands are vital for biodiversity, flood control, and water purification; the convention aims to prevent their loss.
• India became a party to the convention in 1982 and has designated several sites as "Wetlands of International Importance."
• Every year, February 2nd is celebrated as World Wetlands Day.
Information Booster:
• As of 2024, India has 85 Ramsar sites, with Tamil Nadu having the highest number in the country.
• Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) were the first Indian sites recognized under the convention.
Additional Knowledge:
Wildlife Trafficking (Option a)
• This is primarily addressed by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
Cyber Security (Option c)
• This is often discussed under the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
Greenhouse Gas Emission (Option d)
• These are addressed by the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.