MCQs - 2026-06

Jenny Erpenbeck won the 2024 International Booker Prize for 'Kairos', translated by Michael Hofmann.

The term 'Third Pole' refers to the vast ice reserves of the Himalayas, comparable in scale to the ice masses of the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

While initially leading to increased water flow, the long-term melting threatens water security and can cause devastating floods due to the formation and bursting of glacial lakes.

The reports unequivocally link the accelerated melt to global warming driven by human activities and increased greenhouse gas concentrations.

The plan is designed to be comprehensive, covering all regions in India where mangroves are found, to ensure uniform conservation efforts.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry for conservation efforts in India, including mangrove protection.

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

The procurement of indigenous loitering munitions is a step towards strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Loitering munitions are often called 'kamikaze drones' or 'suicide drones' because they can hover over a target area and then dive to strike it.

The Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of indigenous loitering munitions, which are unmanned aerial vehicles designed for surveillance and attack.