MCQs - 2026-06

The Bal Sahitya Puraskar specifically recognizes and awards contributions to children's literature.

The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, announces the Bal Sahitya Puraskar.

By increasing green cover, the policy aims to enhance air quality, mitigate the urban heat island effect, and improve the overall environmental quality of cities.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the primary ministry responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of the National Policy on Urban Greening and Biodiversity.

The policy focuses on enhancing urban green cover and protecting biodiversity within cities by integrating green spaces and natural habitats into urban development plans.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) plays a leading role in designating and managing Marine Protected Areas in India, often in collaboration with other relevant ministries.

The new MPA in Lakshadweep is crucial for the conservation of its fragile coral reef ecosystems and the diverse marine species that depend on them.

Bitra Island, the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep, has been declared as a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) to protect its rich marine biodiversity.

Varunastra-X is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, and its successful trials will significantly boost the Indian Navy's ability to detect and neutralize enemy submarines.

The Varunastra torpedo has been developed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a premier lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).