“United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change” attempts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas in order to combat global warming was signed in:

Related Mcqs:

1. What 1997 treaty adopted a complex formula for reducing greenhouse emissions to 1990 levels in the global North?

   A. UNCLOS III B. Framework Convention on Climate Change C. Kyoto Protocol D. UNEP...

2. Kyoto Protocol mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; negotiated in 1997, ratified in 2004, and went into effect in:

   A. 2006 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 2004...

3. Which of these countries has been the most reluctant to agree to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions?

   A. China B. the United States C. Russia D. Great Britain...

4. At the United Nations a loose coalition of developing nations, designed to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations is known as:

   A. Developing countries B. G130 C. G77 D. Group of 77...

5. The International Opium Convention, signed on January 23, 1912 during the ‘First International Opium Conference’, was the first international drug control treaty and it was signed at:

   A. London B. Hague C. Washington D. Paris...

6. ‘Kyoto Protocol’ the UN Convention on Climate Change enforced from:

   A. February 2008 B. March 2010 C. April 2009 D. May 2006...

7. Which of the following is a possible consequence of global warming?

   A. An increase in chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere B. A global temperature increase of three to ten degrees Fahrenheit C. An increase in ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface D. A global temperature increase of ten to fifteen degrees Celsius...

8. “United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea” was held in:

   A. 1994 B. 1990 C. 1995 D. 1992...

9. “Montreal Protocol” attempts to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion was signed in:

   A. 1990 B. 1989 C. 1988 D. 1980...

10. In 1947 ‘Marshall Plan’, a European recovery programme, was announced by US Security of State, George Marshall aimed at providing economic assistance to the European nations in order to help these nations from the post-war shattered economics. Chief interest of USA was to:

    A. to increase influence of USA, in Europe B. check influence of Communist USSR, in Europe C. to increase influence of USA, in Asia D. check influence of Communist China, in Europe...