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1. Which country approved the signing of the High Seas Biodiversity Agreement?
India has approved the signing of the High Seas Biodiversity Agreement, which aims to promote the sustainable use and protection of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, commonly referred to as the 'High Seas'. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, India's decision underscores its commitment to international efforts under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to safeguard marine biodiversity and ensure responsible ocean governance.