MCQs - 2026-08

Dr. Anya Sharma received the prestigious Global Science Award in 2026.

Dr. Anya Sharma was honored with the prestigious Global Science Award in 2026.

The Hindu Kush-Himalayan region is known as the 'Third Pole' because it contains the largest reserve of freshwater in the form of ice and snow outside the polar regions.

Initially, melting glaciers increase river flow, but as the glacier mass shrinks, the long-term water supply to perennial rivers will decrease significantly.

Anthropogenic global warming is the primary driver of the rapid melting and retreat of glaciers in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.

The 2017 rules were notified to ensure the conservation and management of wetlands by prohibiting certain activities and regulating others.

Tamil Nadu currently holds the highest number of designated Ramsar sites in India.

The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

As a Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarmugli is primarily tasked with coastal surveillance, anti-piracy operations, interdiction, and enhancing overall coastal security and patrol capabilities along India's vast coastline.

INS Tarmugli was previously known as MCGS Huravee, a patrol vessel gifted by India to the Maldives in 2006. It was returned to India in May 2023 and subsequently recommissioned into the Indian Navy.