MCQs - 2026-09

Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Aleksey Ekimov were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 for their discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 was awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier for their groundbreaking work on attosecond pulses of light.

Alpine meadows are high-altitude ecosystems and are not typically found in coastal zones. The policy focuses on protecting coastal ecosystems like mangroves, coral reefs, and salt marshes.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of policies related to coastal zone management in India.

The policy emphasizes the need for a robust regulatory framework to manage human activities in coastal zones, ensuring sustainable development and environmental protection.

The mission aims not only to increase green cover but also to strengthen India's capacity for carbon sequestration and enhance the ecological benefits derived from forests.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry overseeing the planning and execution of the 'Green India Mission 2.0'.

The 'Green India Mission 2.0' has set an ambitious target to increase the country's forest and tree cover by 5% by the year 2030.

The establishment and effective management of Tiger Reserves are central to the NTCA's strategy for protecting tiger populations and their critical habitats.

The All India Tiger Estimation is a comprehensive survey aimed at providing an accurate count of tigers and assessing the health of their ecosystems nationwide.