Question
Which of the following activities is NOT included in the
functions of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)?Solution
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) serves central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability, fosters international cooperation in those areas and acts as a bank for central banks. Its activities include standardisation, certification, hallmarking, and product testing in laboratories.
Match the environmental treaties with their focus area:
Which of the following are primary air pollutants?Â
(A) Ozone (O₃ ) (B) Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) (C) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) (D) Nitrogen dio...
Which type of biodiversity conservation involves protecting a species in its natural habitat?
Which of the following are examples of greenhouse gases?
(A) COÂ
(B) COâ‚‚Â
(C) Nâ‚‚Â
(D) CHâ‚„
(E) Oâ‚‚
Ch...
Match the following environmental laws with the years they were enacted in India:
The White Revolution in India, primarily associated with the growth of which industry?
Which of the following strategies are utilized in water conservation?
(A) Rainwater harvesting
(B) Using high-flow showerheads
(C) ...
Where is the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) located?
Carbon footprint calculations typically include which of the following factors?
(A) The use of electricity and fossil fuelsÂ
(B) Recyclin...
Consider the following statements (A) and (B).Â
 Statement (A) : Crows build nests on very low branches on a tree.Â
 Statement (B): ...
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