Environment & Ecology MCQs: September 2026 Current Affairs

1.

Which international body or convention is likely to be a partner or influence in India's new regional biodiversity conservation initiative?

A World Trade Organization (WTO)

B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D Paris Agreement on climate change

2.

What is a key component of India's new regional biodiversity conservation initiative?

A Establishing new national parks in urban areas.

B Promoting sustainable tourism and community involvement in conservation.

C Focusing solely on species extinction prevention.

D Developing genetically modified organisms for ecosystem restoration.

3.

India has recently announced a new regional biodiversity conservation initiative focusing on which of the following geographical areas?

A The Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas

B The Indo-Gangetic Plain

C The Andaman and Nicobar Islands

D The Thar Desert region

4.

Which of the following technologies are likely being integrated into the Himalayan Glacial Lake Monitoring System for effective data collection and analysis?

A Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS

B Ground-penetrating radar

C IoT sensors and drone imagery

D All of the above

5.

The primary objective of the Himalayan Glacial Lake Monitoring System is to:

A Increase tourism in glacial regions.

B Assess and mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).

C Study the impact of climate change on glacial meltwater.

D Map the exact depth of all Himalayan glaciers.

6.

Which Indian institution has recently launched a state-of-the-art Himalayan Glacial Lake Monitoring System to assess glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risks?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

C Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

D Geological Survey of India (GSI)

7.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Akash-NG missile system?

A Long-range intercontinental ballistic capability

B Submarine-launched capability

C High maneuverability and improved accuracy against aerial threats

D Anti-satellite weapon capability

8.

What does 'DRDO' stand for, the organization responsible for developing advanced missile systems in India?

A Defence Research and Development Organization

B Department of Research and Development Operations

C Defence Resources and Development Office

D Directorate of Research and Defence Operations

9.

The Akash-NG (New Generation) missile, recently tested by DRDO, is what type of missile system?

A Air-to-air missile

B Surface-to-surface missile

C Surface-to-air missile

D Anti-tank guided missile

10.

Which branch of the armed forces primarily participates in the 'Varuna' exercise?

A Army

B Air Force

C Navy

D Coast Guard

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