The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is awarded for outstanding contribution in which field?
A Children's Literature
B Poetry
C Novel Writing
D Translation
Answer: A
The award specifically recognizes contributions to children's literature in Indian languages.
42.
Who announced the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2026?
A Ministry of Culture, Government of India
B Sahitya Akademi
C National Book Trust
D Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Answer: B
The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, announces the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar.
43.
Which international organization is frequently cited for its comprehensive reports on the state of Himalayan glaciers and their melt rates?
A World Health Organization (WHO)
B International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
C United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: B
ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development) is a prominent intergovernmental organization dedicated to sustainable mountain development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, regularly publishing authoritative reports on glacier melt and its impacts.
44.
Accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers poses significant risks. Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of this phenomenon?
A Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
B Long-term water scarcity for downstream populations
C Enhanced agricultural productivity in the Gangetic plains
D Changes in river flow regimes
Answer: C
While initial melt might increase water flow, accelerated melting leads to long-term water scarcity as glaciers shrink. It also increases GLOF risks and alters river flow. Enhanced agricultural productivity is not a direct or sustainable consequence; rather, water scarcity would negatively impact it.
45.
What is considered the primary driver of accelerated Himalayan glacier melt rates, as highlighted by recent reports?
A Increased seismic activity
B Anthropogenic climate change
C Volcanic eruptions
D Natural long-term climatic cycles
Answer: B
Scientific consensus and numerous reports attribute the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers primarily to anthropogenic (human-induced) climate change, leading to rising temperatures.
46.
NEEDS_REVIEW
A NEEDS_REVIEW
B NEEDS_REVIEW
C NEEDS_REVIEW
D NEEDS_REVIEW
Answer: A
As per the 'CRITICAL GROUNDING & VERIFICATION RULES', specific details for a 'National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026-2030' are not verifiable in the current context (2024, simulating 2026). Therefore, the question, options, and explanation cannot be grounded in actual current facts without hallucination. Hence, 'NEEDS_REVIEW' is applied.
47.
NEEDS_REVIEW
A NEEDS_REVIEW
B NEEDS_REVIEW
C NEEDS_REVIEW
D NEEDS_REVIEW
Answer: A
As per the 'CRITICAL GROUNDING & VERIFICATION RULES', specific details for a 'National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026-2030' are not verifiable in the current context (2024, simulating 2026). Therefore, the question, options, and explanation cannot be grounded in actual current facts without hallucination. Hence, 'NEEDS_REVIEW' is applied.
48.
NEEDS_REVIEW
A NEEDS_REVIEW
B NEEDS_REVIEW
C NEEDS_REVIEW
D NEEDS_REVIEW
Answer: A
As per the 'CRITICAL GROUNDING & VERIFICATION RULES', specific details for a 'National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026-2030' are not verifiable in the current context (2024, simulating 2026). Therefore, the question, options, and explanation cannot be grounded in actual current facts without hallucination. Hence, 'NEEDS_REVIEW' is applied.
49.
What is the primary strategic significance of the Agni-V missile for India?
A To counter naval threats in the Indian Ocean.
B To enhance its conventional warfare capabilities.
C To achieve a credible nuclear deterrence against major powers.
D To support its space exploration program.
Answer: C
The Agni-V, with its long range and nuclear capability, significantly enhances India's strategic deterrence posture, providing a credible response option against potential adversaries.
50.
The Agni-V missile is a part of which family of missiles developed by India?
A Prithvi Missile Family
B Agni Missile Family
C BrahMos Missile Family
D Sagarika Missile Family
Answer: B
Agni-V belongs to the Agni series of missiles, which are medium to intercontinental-range ballistic missiles developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
