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Question 13

'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?

AOptions

A) The International Union for Conservation of Nature

B) The United Nations Environment Programme

C) The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development

D) The World Wide Fund for Nature

BSolution

The 'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (ISSG) is a global network of scientific and policy experts that provides advice on invasive alien species. The ISSG is part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It develops and manages resources like the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) to facilitate the prevention and management of biological invasions worldwide.

CStrategy

For questions about international organizations and their specific groups or initiatives, it's important to know the parent organization. Many environmental and conservation initiatives are nested under larger, well-known global bodies. Creating a list of key organizations and their major programs can be beneficial.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under 'Environment and Ecology' and 'International Organizations' in the UPSC Prelims syllabus, specifically focusing on conservation efforts and bodies.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy to Medium. The IUCN is a very prominent organization in conservation, and its specialized groups are often linked to it.