Question

What is the primary objective of IUCN?

• A. Conservation of natural resources and wildlife
• B. Promoting international trade
• C. Developing space technology
• D. Regulating global finance

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Conservation of natural resources and wildlife

• An international organisation formed for the conservation of natural resources and wildlife - IUCN

• The formation of IUCN is a result of the work of UNESCO's first Director General Julian Huxley

• The first Indian to serve as the President of IUCN - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (1984-90)

• Current Director-General of IUCN - Dr Grethel Aguilar