MCQs 2026

While National Parks have stricter regulations, Wildlife Sanctuaries, notified by State Governments, allow for certain human activities and sustainable resource extraction by local communities, provided they do not harm wildlife.

India's protected area network, comprising National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves, covers approximately 5-6% of its total geographical area, playing a crucial role in biodiversity conservation.

The SIGHT programme focuses on providing financial incentives to boost the domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and the production of green hydrogen, thereby reducing costs and accelerating adoption.

Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water using electricity generated from renewable energy sources, ensuring minimal carbon emissions.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030.

IMAC serves as the nodal agency for the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), collecting and analyzing maritime data from numerous sources to provide a comprehensive operational picture and enhance MDA.

The P-8I Neptune is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft that significantly boosts the Indian Navy's MDA capabilities.

Enhancing MDA involves a multi-pronged approach including advanced surveillance platforms like P-8I aircraft, drones, and sensors, coupled with sophisticated data fusion techniques to create a comprehensive operational picture.

A key focus of iCET has been the exploration of co-development and co-production of advanced defense technologies, including GE's proposal to co-produce fighter jet engines in India.

The US Department of Commerce and the US Department of Defense are key stakeholders in the iCET initiative, working with Indian counterparts to identify and facilitate cooperation in critical technologies.