MCQs - 2026-05

The award is intended to honor young scientists who have shown extraordinary promise and creativity in their research work.

As per the eligibility criteria, the candidate must be below the age of 40 years to apply for the INSA Young Scientist Award.

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) announces the Young Scientist Awards to recognize promise, creativity, and excellence in young scientists.

The National Forest Policy, 1988, aims to bring 33% of the geographical area of the country under forest and tree cover.

Forests act as carbon sinks by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, helping mitigate climate change.

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun, publishes the ISFR every two years.

The ban on identified single-use plastic items came into effect across India on July 1, 2022.

The UN is currently negotiating a legally binding international instrument to end plastic pollution, often referred to as the Global Plastics Treaty.

Project REPLAN (REducing PLastic in Nature) involves making carry bags by mixing processed plastic waste with cotton fiber rags.

Tamil Nadu currently holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in India, reflecting its commitment to wetland conservation.