Government signs Raptor MoU
Q. The government has recently signed the Raptor MoU extending coverage to how many birds of prey?- Published on 10 Mar 16a. 76
b. 77
c. 78
d. 79
ANSWER: 76
Government has signed Raptor MoU which is a Memorandum of Understanding linked to the conservation of birds of prey in Eurasia and Africa. Raptor MoU extends coverage to 76 species of birds of prey from which 46 species including vultures, owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and kites occur in India. MoU has been signed on March 7, 2016. The MoU has been signed with the Convention on Conversation of Migratory Species or Bonn Convention under UNEP.