Question

Who was the first Indian to serve as the President of IUCN?

• A. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
• B. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
• C. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
• D. Dr. C.N.R. Rao

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

• 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