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441.
Who was honored with the prestigious 'Global Innovator Award 2026'?
A Dr. Ananya Sharma
B Dr. Priya Singh
C Dr. Rohan Mehta
D Dr. Kavita Rao
442.
What is the 'Third Pole' in the context of climate change studies?
A The Arctic region
B The Antarctic region
C The Hindu Kush-Himalayan region
D The Andes mountain range
443.
Which phenomenon is identified as the major driver for the accelerated retreat of Himalayan glaciers in 2026?
A Increased volcanic activity in the region
B Anthropogenic global warming and black carbon deposition
C Decrease in solar radiation
D Increased tectonic plate movement
444.
According to recent 2026 reports, what is the primary consequence of accelerated Himalayan glacier retreat for downstream regions?
A Increased perennial water flow in all rivers
B Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and seasonal water scarcity
C Expansion of agricultural land due to melting ice
D Decrease in global sea levels
445.
The National Climate Resilience Plan (NCRP) aligns with which international framework?
A Paris Agreement
B Kyoto Protocol
C Montreal Protocol
D Basel Convention
446.
What is the primary objective of the National Climate Resilience Plan (NCRP) introduced in 2026?
A To increase coal production for energy security
B To enhance adaptive capacity and reduce vulnerability to climate-induced disasters
C To promote industrialization in coastal regions
D To privatize national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
447.
Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of India's National Climate Resilience Plan (NCRP) launched in 2026?
A Ministry of Earth Sciences
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C Ministry of Jal Shakti
D Ministry of Science and Technology
448.
Which organization in India is responsible for the research and development of advanced missile systems like the hypersonic missile?
A ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
B HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
C DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
D BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)
449.
The successful test of DRDO's advanced hypersonic missile system in 2026 is a significant step towards enhancing India's:
A Ballistic missile defense capabilities.
B Strategic deterrence and conventional strike capabilities.
C Naval fleet modernization.
D Cyber warfare offensive capabilities.
450.
DRDO recently conducted a successful test of an advanced hypersonic missile system. What is the primary characteristic of a hypersonic missile?
A It travels at speeds below Mach 1.
B It travels at speeds exceeding Mach 5.
C It is exclusively launched from submarines.
D It has a limited range of less than 100 km.
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