Q. Consider the following statements about International Whaling Commission (IWC):
- It was established in 1946, making it one of the first pieces of international environmental legislation
- India is not the member of IWC
- Japan has withdrawn from the International Whaling Commission (IWC)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1 and 3
Notes:
- It was established in 1946, making it one of the first pieces of international environmental legislation. - Correct.The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was established in 1946 under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. It is the global body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.
- India is not the member of IWC. - Incorrect. India is a member of the IWC.
- Japan has withdrawn from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). - Correct. Japan announced its decision to withdraw from the IWC in December 2018. Its withdrawal took effect on June 30, 2019.
Therefore, the correct statements are 1 and 3.