MCQs 2026

The core objective of urban greening missions like 'Green Cities Mission' Phase II is to increase green spaces, improve biodiversity, and contribute to the ecological health of cities.

The 'Green Cities Mission' or similar urban forestry initiatives like Nagar Van Yojana are typically spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, focusing on enhancing green cover and biodiversity in urban areas.

The MISHTI scheme aims to plant mangroves along the coastline and salt pan lands. It leverages the CAMPA Fund and other sources, but it is not a fully centrally funded scheme; it involves convergence with MGNREGS and other schemes.

MISHTI focuses on the conservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystems, which are vital for coastal protection, biodiversity, and livelihoods.

The MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to conserve and restore mangrove ecosystems along India's coastline.

'Pralay' is India's first conventional surface-to-surface ballistic missile, and 'Pralay-II' is an advanced version of this system.

Hypersonic missiles are defined as those capable of traveling at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) and above.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for the development and testing of advanced defense technologies in India, including the 'Pralay-II' missile.

The first edition of the 'Shakti' exercise was conducted in 2011.

The 'Shakti' exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.