UPSC Prelims PYQ 2017: TRAFFIC — status and mission

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• TRAFFIC is an NGO working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is a joint programme of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the IUCN.
• The programme was founded in 1976, with headquarters now located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Statement 2 is correct

• TRAFFIC’s mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. It investigates and analyses wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy