MCQs - 2026-08

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.

'Vajra Prahar' is an annual joint military exercise between the Special Forces of India and the United States, focusing on counter-terrorism operations and interoperability.

The deal involves the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones, with 15 designated for the Indian Navy and 8 each for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

The MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian drones, which India is acquiring, are manufactured by the American company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).

India has finalized the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator/SkyGuardian drones from the United States. These advanced drones are crucial for enhancing India's surveillance capabilities across its land and maritime borders.

The Bhashini platform is a national initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to make digital services and information accessible in Indian languages.