Consider the following statements regarding trade and environmental mechanisms involving the European Union:1.The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tariff mechanism taxing carbon-intensive imports.2.CBAM is administered directly by the World Trade Organization as an export subsidy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. 2017 · Q82 · General Studies · 2 marks

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2. 2018 · Q26 · General Studies · 2 marks

   India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to

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3. 2016 · Q27 · General Studies · 2 marks

   The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity. 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS. Select the correct answer using the code given below

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