National Biodiversity Authority National Biodiversity Authority
Study guide for National Biodiversity Authority under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for National Biodiversity Authority under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
National Biodiversity Authority
A statutory autonomous body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, to implement India's commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by regulating access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
Frequently tested in Prelims regarding statutory powers, composition, and the 'Access and Benefit Sharing' (ABS) mechanism. Mains questions focus on the balance between conservation and sustainable commercial utilization.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of National Biodiversity Authority.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- Nagoya Protocol
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002