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MCQs 2026

51.
The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award is presented annually on the death anniversary of which personality?
A Lata Mangeshkar
B Deenanath Mangeshkar
C Asha Bhosle
D Hridaynath Mangeshkar
52.
What is the primary objective of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration?
A To reward the highest tax-paying districts
B To recognize extraordinary and innovative work done by districts/organizations of the Central and State Governments
C To honor retired civil servants for their past service
D To promote international diplomacy
53.
Which department is the nodal agency for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration?
A Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
B Department of Economic Affairs
C Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
D NITI Aayog
54.
On which day are the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration typically conferred every year?
A January 26
B April 21
C August 15
D October 2
55.
What is the primary recommendation of the Himalayan Glacial Stability Report 2026 for policy makers?
A To increase mining activities in the Himalayas
B To implement a trans-boundary monitoring network for glacial health
C To stop all hydroelectric projects immediately
D To encourage migration from mountain regions
56.
Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the formation of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) mentioned in the 2026 report?
A Rapid melting of glaciers creating unstable lakes
B Excessive volcanic activity
C Deforestation in the plains
D Increase in groundwater extraction
57.
The Himalayan Glacial Stability Report 2026 highlights which major threat to glacial health?
A Increased snowfall in the lower Himalayas
B Black carbon deposition accelerating ice melt
C Expansion of glacial surface area
D Decrease in tourism activities
58.
Under the 2026 mission, what is the focus regarding 'Wetland Mitras'?
A To provide financial loans to wetland owners
B To engage local citizens in monitoring and protecting wetland ecosystems
C To export wetland flora to international markets
D To build luxury resorts near wetlands
59.
Which ministry is the nodal agency for the National Wetland Restoration Mission 2026?
A Ministry of Jal Shakti
B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D Ministry of Earth Sciences
60.
What is the primary objective of the National Wetland Restoration Mission 2026?
A To increase the number of Ramsar sites by 50%
B To restore ecological health of degraded wetlands through community-led conservation
C To convert wetlands into urban infrastructure projects
D To ban all fishing activities in coastal wetlands