MCQs 2026

Anthropogenic global warming is the primary driver of the rapid melting and retreat of glaciers in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.

The 2017 rules were notified to ensure the conservation and management of wetlands by prohibiting certain activities and regulating others.

Tamil Nadu currently holds the highest number of designated Ramsar sites in India.

The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

As a Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarmugli is primarily tasked with coastal surveillance, anti-piracy operations, interdiction, and enhancing overall coastal security and patrol capabilities along India's vast coastline.

INS Tarmugli was previously known as MCGS Huravee, a patrol vessel gifted by India to the Maldives in 2006. It was returned to India in May 2023 and subsequently recommissioned into the Indian Navy.

INS Tarmugli is a high-speed Fast Attack Craft (FAC) designed for rapid response, coastal patrol duties, and surveillance operations, making it crucial for enhancing coastal security.

Sonar systems like HUMSA-UG are specifically designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) to detect, classify, and track underwater threats, thereby protecting naval assets from submarine attacks.

The HUMSA-UG sonar system is an indigenous development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically its Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), showcasing India's self-reliance in defense technology.

HUMSA-UG (Hull Mounted Sonar Array - Upgrade) is an advanced indigenous hull-mounted sonar system developed by DRDO, designed to detect and track submarines at longer ranges, thereby significantly enhancing the Indian Navy's ASW capabilities.