Question

What years did Dr. M.S. Swaminathan serve as President of IUCN?

• A. 1984-90
• B. 1974-80
• C. 1990-96
• D. 1980-84

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1984-90

• 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