MCQs 2026

In June 2021, Assam designated Raimona National Park and Dihing Patkai National Park, bringing the total number of National Parks in the state to seven. These additions are crucial for protecting the region's rich biodiversity.

As of late 2023, India has 54 officially designated tiger reserves. The latest addition was Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, notified in August 2023.

Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973, with the objective of ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats and to protect them from extinction.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was constituted in December 2005, following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, and was given statutory status by the amendment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in 2006.

Netra-V features advanced stealth technology to evade radar detection and possesses long endurance for extended surveillance missions.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the Netra-V as part of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in defense.

Netra-V is an advanced indigenous surveillance drone designed for real-time intelligence gathering and border monitoring.

The exercise involved a multi-platform participation including destroyers, frigates, and aircraft carriers to simulate complex naval warfare scenarios.

Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and operational synergy between the two nations.

The Varuna 2026 exercise was held in the Arabian Sea to enhance interoperability between the Indian and French Navies.