UPPSC 2019 GS-I Environment & Ecology
Question

The 'Global–500' Award is given for rare achievement in which of the following fields?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Environment conservation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Environment conservation”.

The 'Global–500' Award is given for rare achievements in the field of environmental conservation.

It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1990 to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.

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