Environment & Ecology MCQs: October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

1.

Which term is often used to describe the Himalayan region due to its vast ice reserves?

A The Third Pole

B The Frozen Desert

C The Global Heat Sink

D The Alpine Reservoir

2.

What is a major downstream consequence of the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?

A Permanent increase in river water levels

B Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

C Expansion of agricultural land in high altitudes

D Decrease in monsoon rainfall

3.

According to recent climate reports, what is the primary driver of the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?

A Increased volcanic activity

B Anthropogenic global warming

C Changes in Earth's magnetic field

D Increased snowfall in the region

4.

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Policy?

A To provide subsidies to plastic manufacturers

B To monitor and enforce EPR targets through a centralized portal

C To design new plastic products

D To manage municipal solid waste collection directly

5.

Which of the following plastic items are currently prohibited under India's Plastic Waste Management Rules?

A PET bottles for beverages

B Multi-layered packaging

C Single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential

D Industrial plastic containers

6.

Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, what is the primary responsibility of Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) regarding plastic waste?

A Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

B Direct disposal in landfills

C Exporting waste to other countries

D Complete ban on plastic production

7.

The scale of TROPEX 2026, as concluded by the Indian Navy, typically involves the participation of which of the following?

A Only a single naval fleet operating in a specific theatre.

B All operational units of the Indian Navy, including ships, submarines, and aircraft.

C A select group of naval officers for strategic planning simulation.

D Primarily coastal defense units and maritime patrol aircraft.

8.

Which of the following is typically a key component or focus area during the Indian Navy's TROPEX 2026 exercise?

A Joint operations with the Indian Army's Special Forces.

B Maritime security operations, including anti-piracy and anti-terrorism drills.

C Integration and synergy between different naval fleets and platforms.

D Testing of new indigenous missile systems in a live-fire scenario.

9.

The Indian Navy recently concluded its Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) 2026. What is the primary objective of TROPEX?

A To test the Navy's ability to conduct amphibious operations in a contested environment.

B To validate the Indian Navy's war-fighting capabilities and operational preparedness across all maritime threats.

C To simulate a large-scale disaster relief operation in the Indian Ocean Region.

D To assess the effectiveness of new cyber warfare doctrines against adversarial naval forces.

10.

Which of the following is a significant advantage of the AI-powered oral cancer detection tool?

A It eliminates the need for any medical professional intervention

B It provides a low-cost, non-invasive screening method for rural populations

C It can cure cancer without surgery

D It requires high-end laboratory equipment for every test

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