MCQs on Awards & Honors: Oct 16, 2026 Current Affairs

1.

Besides reducing plastic waste, what is another potential benefit of implementing a new policy for coastal areas?

A Increased fishing quotas

B Promotion of offshore oil exploration

C Protection of marine biodiversity and ecosystems

D Expansion of coastal tourism infrastructure

2.

Which Union Ministry is typically the lead agency for implementing policies related to coastal zone management and pollution control in India?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Shipping

C Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

3.

The new policy launched in 2026 to curb plastic waste in coastal areas is primarily aimed at reducing which type of plastic?

A Biodegradable plastics

B Single-use plastics

C Recycled plastics

D Industrial plastics

4.

Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the All India Tiger Estimation in India?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

C Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

D Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

5.

The significant increase in tiger population in reserve forests is often attributed to which of the following factors?

A Increased human encroachment and habitat fragmentation.

B Effective conservation efforts and anti-poaching measures.

C A decline in prey species population.

D Reduced forest cover due to deforestation.

6.

According to the latest tiger census data available in 2026, which of the following tiger reserves has reported the most significant increase in its tiger population?

A Jim Corbett National Park

B Ranthambore National Park

C Periyar National Park

D Bandhavgarh National Park

7.

Which of the following is NOT a component typically associated with sustainable agriculture initiatives like NISA?

A Soil health management

B Water conservation techniques

C Intensive use of groundwater

D Integrated pest management

8.

What is a primary objective of the National Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture (NISA) launched in 2026?

A To promote the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

B To encourage organic farming and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.

C To increase the cultivation of water-intensive crops.

D To focus solely on large-scale commercial farming.

9.

Which Union Ministry launched the 'National Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture' (NISA) in 2026?

A Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Rural Development

D Ministry of Science and Technology

10.

In the context of recent editions, where has the 'Dharma Guardian' exercise been hosted?

A Alternately in India and Japan

B Only in Japan

C Only in India

D In Singapore

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