MCQs 2026

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is an annual award granted by the European Parliament to honor individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the defense of human rights.

The recipient of the 2026 Sakharov Prize, 'Digital Voices for Democracy', is primarily based in Eastern Europe, where they campaign against online censorship and disinformation.

The 2026 Sakharov Prize was awarded to 'Digital Voices for Democracy' for their tireless work in defending freedom of expression in online spaces.

Themes of migration and displacement are central to 'The Salted Earth' and 'Where the Rivers Meet', both of which are on the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist.

The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist includes authors from the United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, and Canada.

The novel 'The Whispering Archive' by Anya Sharma has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize for its intricate narrative about a historian's discovery.

As of early 2024, India had 80 Ramsar Sites. Given the context of 2026, this number is likely to be stable or slightly increased, but 'around 80' is the most accurate option reflecting recent growth.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. India became a signatory in 1982.

The NWCP (and subsequently NPCA) focuses on the conservation and wise use of wetlands, which include lakes, marshes, mangroves, and other aquatic ecosystems.

Snow leopards are adapted to cold, mountainous environments and are typically found in alpine and sub-alpine zones, rocky areas, and grasslands above the tree line in the Himalayas.