MCQs 2026

The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a central sector scheme established in 2015-16 to support concrete adaptation projects and programmes in states/UTs that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

India updated its NDCs in 2022, committing to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from 2005 levels.

The National Water Mission, one of the eight missions under NAPCC, aims to conserve water, minimize wastage, and ensure more equitable distribution of water across and within states through integrated water resource management, which is vital for climate adaptation.

The Rudram-II missile, like many other advanced defense systems in India, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Rudram-II is an anti-radiation missile, specifically designed for 'Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses' (SEAD) missions by targeting and destroying enemy radar and communication assets.

Rudram-II is an Air-to-Surface Anti-Radiation Missile (ARAM) designed to neutralize enemy radar and communication systems.

The 'Maareech' advanced torpedo decoy system is being inducted into the Indian Navy to enhance its underwater defense capabilities.

The 'Maareech' system has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy.

Maareech is an indigenous advanced torpedo decoy system designed to protect naval platforms from torpedo attacks by luring incoming torpedoes away from the target.

Most of India's advanced missile tests, including Agni-V, are conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha.