MCQs 2026

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with the objective of ensuring a viable population of tigers in India and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage.

The 2022 All India Tiger Estimation reported an average estimated tiger population of 3682, with a lower limit of 3167 and an upper limit of 4149.

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.