MCQs - 2026-04

ISRO is India's space agency, not a component of the India Stack's DPI. Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker are key components.

While cryptocurrency mining has environmental implications, its regulation is not typically a primary agenda item at a Global Climate Action Summit, which focuses on broader climate policy and emissions reduction strategies.

India consistently advocates for the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), recognizing historical emissions and varying capacities of nations.

The 'emissions gap' is the difference between current emission reduction pledges (NDCs) and the levels required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

NDCs refer to Nationally Determined Contributions, which are country-specific climate action plans under the Paris Agreement.

The Paris Agreement's ambitious goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

ERW refers to unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned explosive weapons (AXO) that remain after a conflict, posing a threat to civilians.

Mine action contributes to multiple SDGs by enabling safe environments, health, community development, and peacebuilding.

Teleportation devices are not a current or projected technology for demining. The other options represent real advancements in the field.

The Ottawa Treaty, also known as the Mine Ban Treaty, adopted in 1997, is the primary international agreement prohibiting anti-personnel mines.