MCQs - 2026-05

India has formulated four National Wildlife Action Plans till date, with the latest being for the period 2017-2031.

The Fourth National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) covers the period from 2017 to 2031.

The renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power, is crucial for India to achieve its 2070 Net-Zero emissions target by transitioning away from fossil fuels.

The 'Panchamrit' commitment states to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 45% by 2030, not 30%.

India announced its target to achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2070 at the COP26 summit in Glasgow in November 2021.

The Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) drone is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, providing real-time data and imagery for military applications.

MALE stands for Medium Altitude Long Endurance. Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) is classified as a MALE UAV, indicating its capability to operate at medium altitudes for extended durations.

Rustom-2, officially known as Tapas BH-201, is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Manufacturing PMI is calculated based on responses from purchasing managers in a survey of private sector companies, focusing on aspects like new orders, production, employment, and supplier delivery times.

A high PMI reading, especially a multi-year high, indicates robust growth and expansion in the manufacturing sector, suggesting increased production, new orders, and potentially job creation.