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Languages of the UN Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

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Which of the following is not an official language of the UN Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Chinese

  5. Arabic

  6. Russian

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official languages of the UN Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention are English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian.

What is the purpose of the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. To promote the safe and environmentally sound use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.

  2. To reduce the risk of accidents involving hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  3. To facilitate the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  4. To promote the development of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  5. All of the above.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention aims to promote the safe and environmentally sound use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, reduce the risk of accidents involving hazardous chemicals and pesticides, facilitate the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides, and promote the development of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

What is the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure?

  1. A procedure that requires exporters of hazardous chemicals and pesticides to obtain the consent of importing countries before shipping the chemicals.

  2. A procedure that requires importers of hazardous chemicals and pesticides to obtain the consent of exporting countries before importing the chemicals.

  3. A procedure that requires both exporters and importers of hazardous chemicals and pesticides to obtain the consent of each other before shipping or importing the chemicals.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure is a procedure that requires exporters of hazardous chemicals and pesticides to obtain the consent of importing countries before shipping the chemicals.

Which of the following is not a hazardous chemical covered by the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. Asbestos

  2. Lead

  3. Mercury

  4. DDT

  5. Paraquat

  6. Glyphosate

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Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Glyphosate is not a hazardous chemical covered by the Rotterdam Convention.

Which of the following is not a pesticide covered by the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. DDT

  2. Paraquat

  3. Endosulfan

  4. Glyphosate

  5. Atrazine

  6. 2,4-D

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Correct Option: F
Explanation:

2,4-D is not a pesticide covered by the Rotterdam Convention.

How many countries have ratified the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. 180

  2. 190

  3. 200

  4. 210

  5. 220

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As of 2023, 210 countries have ratified the Rotterdam Convention.

When did the Rotterdam Convention enter into force?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004

  5. 2005

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention entered into force on 24 February 2004.

Where is the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention located?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. Rome, Italy

  3. Vienna, Austria

  4. Paris, France

  5. London, United Kingdom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Who is the current Executive Secretary of the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. Rolph Payet

  2. David Malone

  3. Patricia Espinosa

  4. Inger Andersen

  5. Liu Zhenmin

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rolph Payet is the current Executive Secretary of the Rotterdam Convention.

What is the website of the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. www.pic.int

  2. www.rotterdam-convention.org

  3. www.cbd.int

  4. www.unep.org

  5. www.who.int

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The website of the Rotterdam Convention is www.pic.int.

What is the Rotterdam Convention's logo?

  1. A globe with a green leaf on it.

  2. A handshake between two people.

  3. A chemical structure.

  4. A microscope.

  5. A pair of scales.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention's logo is a globe with a green leaf on it.

What is the Rotterdam Convention's motto?

  1. Protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  2. Promoting the safe and environmentally sound use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  3. Reducing the risk of accidents involving hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  4. Facilitating the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  5. Promoting the development of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention's motto is 'Protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and pesticides'.

What is the Rotterdam Convention's vision?

  1. A world where hazardous chemicals and pesticides are used safely and sustainably.

  2. A world where human health and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  3. A world where the risks associated with hazardous chemicals and pesticides are minimized.

  4. A world where the benefits of hazardous chemicals and pesticides outweigh the risks.

  5. All of the above.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention's vision is 'A world where hazardous chemicals and pesticides are used safely and sustainably, human health and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals and pesticides, the risks associated with hazardous chemicals and pesticides are minimized, and the benefits of hazardous chemicals and pesticides outweigh the risks'.

What is the Rotterdam Convention's mission?

  1. To promote the safe and environmentally sound use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.

  2. To reduce the risk of accidents involving hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  3. To facilitate the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  4. To promote the development of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

  5. All of the above.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Rotterdam Convention's mission is 'To promote the safe and environmentally sound use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, reduce the risk of accidents involving hazardous chemicals and pesticides, facilitate the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides, and promote the development of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides'.

What are the main challenges facing the Rotterdam Convention?

  1. The lack of political will to implement the Convention.

  2. The lack of financial resources to implement the Convention.

  3. The lack of technical capacity to implement the Convention.

  4. The lack of public awareness of the Convention.

  5. All of the above.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The main challenges facing the Rotterdam Convention are the lack of political will to implement the Convention, the lack of financial resources to implement the Convention, the lack of technical capacity to implement the Convention, and the lack of public awareness of the Convention.

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