MCQs 2026

The Sahitya Akademi Award is given annually for literary works in one of the 24 major Indian languages recognized by the Akademi.

NEEDS_REVIEW: As of 2026, the specific recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for this year needs to be confirmed. This question requires factual verification.

Cool materials, such as reflective pavements and roofing, have high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, which helps them stay cooler and reduce heat transfer to the surrounding environment.

Green roofs and vertical gardens help in cooling urban environments by providing shade, reducing surface temperatures, and through evapotranspiration, thus mitigating the urban heat island effect.

The policy is specifically designed to combat the 'urban heat island' effect, where cities become significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure.

Effective biodiversity monitoring is crucial for achieving multiple international commitments, including climate change mitigation (indirectly), SDG 15, and fulfilling obligations under CITES.

The framework aims to create a robust and standardized system for monitoring biodiversity across the country, enabling better data collection, analysis, and informed decision-making for conservation efforts.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for environmental matters in India and is responsible for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Monitoring Framework.

Missile system tests by DRDO are comprehensive evaluations to ensure the system meets its design specifications, performs reliably under various conditions, and is ready for deployment by the armed forces.

Developing indigenous defense systems is crucial for a nation's strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and fostering self-reliance in defense manufacturing.