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Topic 135 · Summits, Conferences & Treaties

CBD COP17 in Yerevan: genetic data benefit-sharing

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity runs in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026.
  2. Key Issue: Benefit-sharing from digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources is a central agenda item.
  3. Current Head: Armenia holds the COP17 presidency; Astrid Schomaker is CBD Executive Secretary.
  4. Key Term: Digital sequence information means digital data on the genetic makeup of organisms.
  5. GBF Target: The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022) sets the 30x30 target to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030.
  6. Earlier Decision: COP16 at Cali (2024) created a multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism and a global fund for DSI users to pay into.
  7. India Link: India implements the CBD through the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, administered by the National Biodiversity Authority.
  8. Headquarters: The CBD Secretariat is in Montreal, Canada.
  9. Founded: The CBD was opened at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and entered into force on 29 December 1993.
  10. Landmark: The Nagoya Protocol (2010) governs access to genetic resources and fair sharing of benefits.
  11. Articles: Article 253 empowers Parliament to enact the Biological Diversity Act; Article 48A directs environmental protection.
  12. Doctrine: CBD Article 15: states hold sovereign rights over genetic resources; access needs prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms.
Question 1 of 10

Which city hosts CBD COP17 in October 2026?

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Answer: (C) Yerevan

Core Trigger: The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity runs in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 1

Question 2 of 10

A central agenda item at COP17 is benefit-sharing from what?

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Answer: (D) Digital sequence information

Key Issue: Benefit-sharing from digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources is a central agenda item.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Who is the CBD Executive Secretary?

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Answer: (B) Astrid Schomaker

Current Head: Armenia holds the COP17 presidency; Astrid Schomaker is CBD Executive Secretary.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 3

Question 4 of 10

What does digital sequence information mean?

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Answer: (C) Digital data on genetic makeup of organisms

Key Term: Digital sequence information means digital data on the genetic makeup of organisms.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Consider: 1. The 30x30 target aims to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030. 2. The Kunming-Montreal Framework dates from 2022. Which is correct?

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

GBF Target: The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022) sets the 30x30 target to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 5

Question 6 of 10

Where was COP16 held in 2024?

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Answer: (B) Cali

Earlier Decision: COP16 at Cali (2024) created a multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism and a global fund for DSI users to pay into.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 6

Question 7 of 10

Where is the CBD Secretariat located?

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Answer: (B) Montreal, Canada

Headquarters: The CBD Secretariat is in Montreal, Canada.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 8

Question 8 of 10

On which date did the CBD enter into force?

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Answer: (A) 29 December 1993

Founded: The CBD was opened at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and entered into force on 29 December 1993.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 9

Question 9 of 10

Consider: 1. The Nagoya Protocol (2010) governs access to genetic resources and fair benefit-sharing. 2. It was adopted in 1992. Which is correct?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

Landmark: The Nagoya Protocol (2010) governs access to genetic resources and fair sharing of benefits.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Under CBD Article 15, access to genetic resources needs prior informed consent and what?

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Answer: (C) Mutually agreed terms

Doctrine: CBD Article 15: states hold sovereign rights over genetic resources; access needs prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 135, point 12

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