Q. With reference to the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedures, consider the following statements:

1. It is a legally binding international treaty that promotes shared responsibility among States concerning hazardous chemicals in international trade.
2. India became a party to the Convention in 2006.
3. The Convention facilitates information exchange about hazardous chemicals, including national decision-making processes regarding import and export.
4. The Convention had entered into force by the year 2004.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: All are correct statements
Notes: The Rotterdam Convention is a legally binding treaty that came into force in 2004 and aims to promote shared responsibility in the international trade of hazardous chemicals. It facilitates information exchange, encourages national decisions on imports/exports, and India has been a party to the Convention since 2006. Hence, all listed statements are factually accurate.