MCQs 2026

John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Tamil writer Sivasankari was awarded the Saraswati Samman 2023 for her book 'Suryavamsham'.

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The 59th Jnanpith Award for the year 2023 was conferred upon renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya in 2024.

Expanding protected areas like National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries is a key strategy for countries to meet their commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity, including targets set in frameworks like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to conserve biodiversity.

The designation of new National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries typically focuses on protecting areas that are vital for the survival of threatened species and maintaining ecological balance.

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Reintroducing species is a direct conservation action that helps restore ecosystems and prevent extinctions, aligning with the objectives of SDG 15, which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

Habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats to biodiversity and pose significant challenges for reintroducing species, as suitable and connected habitats are crucial for their survival and establishment.