Multiple choice

India had taken a pledge towards strengthening the institutional mechanism for biodiversity conservation in the country with a sum of $10 million announced by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in this regard. The name of this pledge is

  1. Rio Pledge

  2. Doha Pledge

  3. Hyderabad Pledge

  4. Delhi Pledge

  5. Kyoto Pledge

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Explanation

During the 11th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Hyderabad in 2012, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced the Hyderabad Pledge committing $10 million to strengthen institutional mechanisms for biodiversity conservation in India and developing countries. This was a significant moment for global biodiversity efforts, hosted by India.

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