MCQs - 2026-09

The Ganges River Dolphin is currently classified as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Project Dolphin is a conservation program launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to protect the Ganges River Dolphin.

The Ganges River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India and is the primary focus of the conservation efforts under Project Dolphin.

The mission targets a production capacity of at least 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen by 2030 to support India's decarbonization goals.

Green hydrogen production via electrolysis requires significant water, and the management of brine (a byproduct of desalination) is a critical environmental factor in the EIA.

The MoEFCC is the nodal ministry responsible for setting environmental standards and overseeing EIA processes for industrial projects, including green hydrogen facilities.

In 2024, India successfully conducted 'Mission Divyastra', the first flight test of an Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This capability allows a single missile to deliver multiple warheads to different targets, significantly enhancing its strategic deterrence and making it a formidable weapon.

The Agni-V missile, like other missiles in the Agni series, was indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India, a premier agency for military research and development.

The Agni-V missile has an operational range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, classifying it as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This range allows it to reach targets across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe, significantly enhancing India's strategic deterrence.

LIGO-India is being established in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra. The site was selected after extensive geological surveys to ensure seismic stability, a crucial factor for such a sensitive instrument. The project is a collaboration involving multiple Indian institutions.