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MCQs - 2026-04

121.
What technology enables the 'Ocean Sentinel' drones to differentiate plastic debris from marine life?
A Sonar technology
B AI-powered visual recognition systems
C Infrared sensors
D Magnetic resonance imaging
122.
What is the primary function of the 'Ocean Sentinel' autonomous drones?
A To monitor fish populations.
B To conduct deep-sea exploration.
C To collect plastic debris from the ocean surface.
D To map ocean floor topography.
123.
What is the financial target for the first replenishment cycle of the GBFF, aiming to be mobilized by 2025?
A USD 50 billion per year
B USD 100 billion per year
C USD 200 billion per year
D USD 500 billion per year
124.
Which of the following is a key target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that the GBFF aims to support?
A Increasing global carbon emissions by 10% annually.
B Protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 (the '30x30' target).
C Promoting deforestation for agricultural expansion.
D Reducing investment in renewable energy.
125.
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is managed by which organization?
A World Health Organization (WHO)
B International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C Global Environment Facility (GEF)
D United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
126.
What is the primary purpose of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)?
A To fund research into new industrial technologies.
B To provide financial resources to developing countries for biodiversity conservation.
C To support space exploration initiatives.
D To subsidize fossil fuel industries.
127.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted in which year?
A 2021
B 2022
C 2023
D 2024
128.
Which of the following is a potential challenge for the large-scale deployment of CCUS technologies?
A Low capital costs
B Lack of demand for captured CO2
C High capital costs and energy penalties associated with capture processes
D Excessive availability of suitable geological storage sites
129.
The inauguration of India's first CCUS plant is a significant step towards achieving:
A Increased reliance on fossil fuels.
B India's net-zero emission targets and decarbonizing its industrial sector.
C A complete ban on industrial activities.
D Reduced energy security.
130.
The captured CO2 from the new CCUS plant in India will be utilized in:
A Direct release into the atmosphere for enhanced plant growth.
B Production of chemicals and building materials.
C Fueling vehicles.
D Creating artificial glaciers.