MCQs - 2026-09

India secured its first-ever medal in canoeing at the Asian Games 2026 during its strong opening phase, marking a significant achievement.

The Asian Games 2026 are being hosted in Nagoya, Japan. India's early success in various disciplines has been a highlight of the games so far.

The Indian shooting contingent had an exceptional performance in the initial days of the Asian Games 2026, winning several gold and silver medals, setting the tone for a strong overall performance.

The INSAT-4DS satellite was successfully launched by Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.

INSAT-4DS is designed to augment communication and broadcasting services, enhancing the capacity of the INSAT system.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the INSAT-4DS satellite.

The 2026 plan integrates community participation, recognizing that local forest-dwelling communities are essential partners in biodiversity conservation.

The Kasturirangan Committee report is a landmark document that proposed the demarcation of Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.

The 2026 initiative emphasizes restoring fragmented habitats and ensuring connectivity between protected areas to facilitate wildlife movement.

The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy poses significant challenges for grid stability and requires advanced storage solutions like BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems).