MCQs 2026

While some wetlands may have trees, their primary ecological services do not include large-scale commercial timber production, which is typically associated with forests. Wetlands are crucial for water quality, flood mitigation, and biodiversity.

The White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), along with the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) and Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris), are critically endangered in India. Himalayan Griffon is 'Near Threatened', Cinereous Vulture is 'Near Threatened', and Egyptian Vulture is 'Endangered'.

Diclofenac, when administered to livestock, becomes highly toxic to vultures that feed on the carcasses of treated animals, leading to kidney failure. Its veterinary use was banned in India in 2006.

The VCAP 2020-2025 aims to achieve zero vulture deaths from NSAIDs by 2025 and ensure the conservation of the remaining vulture populations through various measures including breeding programs and safe zones.

The approval of indigenous surveillance drones is a significant step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, directly supporting the 'Make in India' initiative by reducing import dependency and fostering domestic production.

Indigenous surveillance drones are primarily aimed at bolstering India's capabilities in real-time intelligence gathering for maritime surveillance and effective border protection.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has been identified as the manufacturer for the indigenous surveillance drones approved by the MoD.

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Joint maritime exercises like JIMEX typically cover a broad spectrum of naval operations, including anti-submarine warfare, air defence, counter-terrorism, anti-piracy, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief to ensure comprehensive interoperability.

JIMEX (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) is the primary bilateral maritime exercise between India and Japan. While Malabar involves other nations, JIMEX is specifically between these two.