MCQs - 2026-06

Dr. Vikram Singh was honored with the National Innovation Award.

Dr. Vikram Singh received the award specifically for his breakthrough in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Dr. Vikram Singh was honored with the National Innovation Award for his significant breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Anya Sharma won the Global Fiction Prize in the year 2026.

The Global Fiction Prize is specifically awarded for excellence in the field of fiction literature.

Dr. Anya Sharma has been honored with the prestigious Global Fiction Prize 2026 for her contribution to literature.

The Himalayan glaciers feed major river systems like the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mekong, Yangtze, and Yellow River, which are vital for water supply across large parts of Asia.

Initially, increased meltwater might lead to higher river flows, but as glaciers shrink, the long-term water supply will diminish, leading to scarcity. Accelerated melting also increases the risk of GLOFs.

The report highlights that the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, which are a major source of freshwater for many Asian rivers, directly impacts the water availability and security for millions of people in downstream regions.

Biodiversity hotspots face threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and changes in environmental conditions like rainfall, necessitating the creation of new protected areas.