MCQs - 2026-08

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for the Save Wetlands Campaign, which focuses on community participation for wetland conservation.

The Amrit Dharohar initiative aims to promote unique conservation values of Ramsar sites, focusing on eco-tourism, income generation for local communities, and carbon sequestration.

Akash-NG features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker, which significantly enhances its accuracy, target tracking, and ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously compared to its predecessors.

The Akash missile system, including its advanced variants like Akash-NG, is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Akash-NG is a new generation Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial threats like fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones.

The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and develop joint strategies for special operations and counter-terrorism between the Indian and US Special Forces.

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

'Vajra Prahar' is an annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the US Army, focusing on counter-terrorism and special operations.

INS Tarmugli was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, under the Eastern Naval Command, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy in the region.

INS Tarmugli was previously known as INS Tillanchang, a Waterjet Fast Attack Craft of the Car Nicobar class, which was decommissioned in 2023 and subsequently recommissioned as Tarmugli.