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When did Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants came into exist?

A2000

B2002

C2004

D2006

Answer:

C. 2004

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Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants came into exist on 17 May 2004. It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants and thus helps to maintain the health of humans and environment.


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