MCQs - 2026-09

The 5th cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation (2022) reported a minimum of 3,167 tigers, with an upper limit of 3,682 and an average of 3,682. The Prime Minister announced the minimum figure of 3,167 on April 9, 2023, which was later updated to an average of 3,682.

Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an electrolyzer powered by renewable energy sources like solar or wind. This process ensures minimal to zero greenhouse gas emissions.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets an annual Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 million tonnes by 2030, along with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023, aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. It seeks to reduce fossil fuel imports and decarbonize major economic sectors.

The 'stealth' aspect of these frigates refers to their design incorporating advanced technologies to minimize their detection by enemy radar and sonar systems, making them harder to track and target.

The new indigenous stealth frigates commissioned by the Indian Navy, such as INS Tushil and INS Tamal (hypothetical names for 2026 context, actual names may vary), are part of Project 17A, which focuses on advanced stealth frigates.

INS Imphal, a P15B stealth guided-missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2023. While it's a destroyer, it incorporates advanced stealth features similar to modern frigates.

The Dharma Guardian exercise is primarily a bilateral army exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).

The Dharma Guardian exercises have frequently been held in Rajasthan, but recent editions have also taken place in other locations like Maharashtra, focusing on different aspects of military cooperation.

The Dharma Guardian exercise series primarily focuses on counter-terrorism operations, particularly in urban environments, and enhancing interoperability between the Indian and Japanese armies.