MCQs 2026

The Bharat Gaurav Foundation is the primary body responsible for organizing the Bharat Gaurav Samman to honor distinguished personalities.

The Bharat Gaurav Samman recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society through public service and welfare.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar received the Bharat Gaurav Samman for his transformative initiatives in rural governance and public service delivery.

Studies indicate that microplastics can negatively affect soil fauna like earthworms, impairing their functions, and can alter the composition and function of soil microbial communities.

Sewage sludge, often used as fertilizer, contains microplastics from wastewater. Atmospheric deposition also plays a role in distributing microplastics over land.

Microplastics are defined as plastic pieces that are smaller than 5 mm in length, originating from the breakdown of larger plastic items or manufactured as microbeads.

Marine heatwaves can cause widespread mortality and ecosystem shifts in kelp forests and seagrass meadows, impacting the species that depend on them.

Elevated sea temperatures during marine heatwaves cause corals to expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, leading to coral bleaching and potential death.

Marine heatwaves are defined as discrete, prolonged periods of extreme warmth in the ocean, typically lasting for days to months.

All mentioned initiatives, including the National Mission for Green India, PMKSY (with its focus on water use efficiency), and NAP, contribute to combating desertification and land degradation in India.