MCQs - 2026-08

Legacy waste refers to the large quantities of solid waste that have accumulated in dumpsites or landfills over decades without adequate management, posing significant environmental and health risks. The NGT often directs authorities to remediate these sites.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, clearly delineate the responsibilities, with local authorities (municipalities) being primarily responsible for the collection of solid waste from households, its segregation at source, and its management.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, aim to ensure the scientific collection, segregation, and processing of solid waste, including composting and waste-to-energy, to reduce landfill burden and environmental pollution. Promoting single-use plastics or increasing landfilling of untreated waste are contrary to the rules' objectives.

The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) is DRDO's project to develop and demonstrate the capabilities of a scramjet engine, essential for future hypersonic cruise missiles.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier agency for military research and development, including the design, development, and testing of various missile systems.

Hypersonic missile systems are defined by their ability to travel at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) or greater, offering significant advantages in terms of speed and maneuverability.

The India-France joint naval exercise commenced in 1993, though it was formally christened 'Varuna' in 2001.

The 'Varuna' exercise is specifically a joint naval exercise, focusing on maritime operations and cooperation between the two navies.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, aimed at enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding.

INSAT-4DS is considered an enhancement over the INSAT-3D satellite, offering improved performance and advanced features for communication services.