Question

What does WCCB stand for in the context of Environment and Forest?
1. World Conservation Control Bureau
2. World Crime Control Bureau
3. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
4. Wildlife Conservation Control Bureau

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

The correct answer is Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.

• WCCB in the context of Environment and Forest stands for Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
• Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body.
• It was created to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
• It was established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
• The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi.
• The provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act of 2006 came into effect on 4th September 2006.

• It became operational in the year 2008.
• It has five regional offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Jabalpur and three sub-regional offices at Guwahati, Amritsar, and Cochin.
• It assists foreign governments and international organisations in facilitating coordination and universal action in the fight against wildlife crime.