Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 3

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Global Initiative on reducing land degradation and coral reef program

• It is a G-20 initiative. It aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt, and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
• It was launched during the 2020 Environment Ministerial Meeting of G-20 countries. It took place through Video Conferencing and hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.