41.
The Himalayan region is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as glacial melt and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Which of the following is a significant consequence of these changes for the Himalayan ecosystem?
42.
In 2025, India launched a new strategy to enhance climate resilience in the Himalayan ecosystem. What is a key objective of this strategy?
43.
India's commitment to biodiversity conservation is also reflected in its participation in international agreements. Which major international convention, aimed at conserving biological diversity, was India a signatory to?
44.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) plays a crucial role in implementing India's biodiversity conservation framework. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the NBA?
45.
Which recent legislative amendment in India, effective from 2023, aims to strengthen biodiversity conservation by introducing provisions for benefit sharing and regulating access to biological resources?
46.
From which test range did DRDO successfully conduct the flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) in March 2024?
47.
The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), successfully tested by DRDO in March 2024, is primarily designed to demonstrate which advanced propulsion technology?
48.
In March 2024, which Indian organization successfully conducted a flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), marking a significant advancement in hypersonic technology?
49.
What is the main objective of the 'Shakti' series of joint military exercises between India and France?
50.
Where was the 'Shakti-VI' joint military exercise between India and France, which concluded in November 2021, primarily conducted?
