TREATY OF HIGH SEAS

Question 1

WHY IN NEWS?

Answer 1

TREATY OF HIGH SEAS IS AN AGREEMENT ON THE CONSERVATION OF OCEAN THAT IS BEYOND THE NATIONAL JURISDICTION. RECENTLY A MEETING WAS HELD ON THAT

Question 2

THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE WAS HELD WHERE ?

Answer 2

THE 4 MEETING OF IGC
( IGC-4)
NEW YORK

Question 3

WHICH TREATY AIM AT CREATING A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING MARINE AREAS BEYONG NATIONAL JURISDICTION?

Answer 3

BBNJ ( BIODIVERSITY BEYOND NATIONAL JURISDICTION OCEAN TREATY )

Question 4

THE BBNJ TREATY IS DEVELOPED UNDER WHICH FRAMEWORK?

Answer 4

UNCLOS- UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

Question 5

_____ NAUTICLE MILES WILL BE UNDER ONE COUNTRY’S JURISDICTION?

HOW MUCH IS 1 NAUTICLE MILE?

Answer 5

12

1.8 KM

Question 6

HOW MUCH PERCENTAGE OF THE HIGH SEA IS PROTECTED?

WHAT IS BBNJ TREATY ALSO REFERRED AS?

Answer 6

1.2%

TREATY OF HIGH SEAS

Question 7

WHEN IS WORLD OCEAN DAY CELEBRATED?

Answer 7

JUNE 8

Question 8

WHAT ARE THE 5 ASPECTS OF THE AGREEMENT?

Answer 8

1. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
2. CAPACITY BUILDING
3. CROSS CUTTING ISSUES SUCH AS INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
4. CONSERVATION OF MARINE GENETIC RESOURCES
5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON ACTIVITES TAKEN UP ON HIGH SEAS

Question 9

_______ IS CONDUCTED BY UN TO SUPPORT TO REVERSE THE CYCLE OF DECLINE IN OCEAN HEALTH

Answer 9

DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ( 2021-2030)

Question 10

IMO AND FAO AND GOVT OF NORWAY HAVE SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PREVENT AND REDUCE MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPPING AND FISHERIES CALLED?

Answer 10

GLOLITTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME