MCQs 2026

The MISHTI scheme leverages the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Fund for its implementation, ensuring a multi-pronged approach to mangrove restoration.

The MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to restore and protect mangrove ecosystems along India's coastlines and salt pan lands, and it remains operational in 2026.

Advanced maritime exercises like 'Sea Guardian' involve a comprehensive range of assets including frontline warships, naval aircraft (fixed-wing and rotary-wing), and integral helicopters to simulate realistic operational scenarios.

While the exercise focuses on maritime security, it often includes elements to enhance interoperability with other maritime forces, which could include friendly foreign navies in broader strategic contexts.

The 'Sea Guardian' exercise is designed to test and improve the Indian Navy's preparedness and response mechanisms for maritime security threats, including anti-piracy operations.

INS Imphal is named after the city of Imphal, the capital of Manipur, reflecting India's diverse geography and heritage.

The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, including INS Imphal and INS Surat, incorporate a stealth hull design and are equipped with radar-absorbent materials to reduce their radar cross-section.

INS Imphal and INS Surat are the third and fourth ships of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) guided-missile destroyers, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.

Sun-Synchronous Orbits allow satellites to pass over the same location on Earth at the same local solar time, ensuring consistent lighting for imaging.

Earth Observation Satellites are designed to gather data about Earth's physical, chemical, and biological systems for applications like weather forecasting, agriculture, and disaster management.