MCQs 2026

INSAT-4DS is designed to provide advanced meteorological observations and enhanced communication capabilities for the Indian region.

ISRO successfully launched the INSAT-4DS satellite using the GSLV-F16 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Expert committees consistently recommend strict regulation of land use and development to prevent habitat degradation and conserve the unique biodiversity of the Western Ghats. This includes controlling deforestation, mining, and unsustainable infrastructure projects.

Protecting the Western Ghats involves multiple states and diverse stakeholders, leading to challenges in coordination. Lack of awareness and insufficient funding are also persistent issues hindering effective conservation.

The primary goal of Western Ghats biodiversity protection initiatives is to conserve its unique and endemic species, along with their fragile ecosystems, from threats like habitat destruction and fragmentation.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Green Credit Programme (GCP).

The GCP focuses on incentivizing environmentally positive actions. Construction of new fossil fuel power plants is generally considered detrimental to the environment and would not be eligible for generating green credits.

The GCP aims to create a market-based mechanism where individuals and organizations can generate and trade green credits for undertaking environmentally positive activities, thereby fostering a circular economy and sustainable practices.

The 14th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar' was conducted at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya, in November 2023.

The 'Vajra Prahar' exercise specifically involves the Special Forces of both India and the United States, aiming to enhance their joint operational capabilities in various scenarios.