MCQs - 2026-06

The International Booker Prize was awarded to 'The Whispering Sands' in 2026.

As per the given information, 'The Whispering Sands' received the International Booker Prize 2026.

Dr. Devi Shetty, a renowned cardiac surgeon, received the Padma Vibhushan for his distinguished service in the field of Medicine.

Dr. Devi Shetty was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.

Dr. Devi Shetty is a celebrated cardiac surgeon and the founder of Narayana Health, known for his contributions to medicine.

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme aims to provide financial and water security to farmers by promoting the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in agricultural lands.

India has set a target to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. This includes renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power.

As per India's updated NDCs submitted in 2022, the country committed to achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

National Parks have stricter regulations and a higher degree of protection compared to Wildlife Sanctuaries, where some human activities are permitted. Biosphere Reserves are for broader ecosystem conservation, Community Reserves involve local communities in management, and most Protected Areas are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Wildlife Sanctuaries are declared by the State Government and are established for the protection of a particular species or a group of species. Unlike National Parks, some human activities like grazing or collection of minor forest produce may be permitted in a sanctuary, provided they do not harm the wildlife.