MCQs 2026

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The National Mission for Green India (GIM) aims to increase forest/tree cover by 5 million hectares and improve the quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is a part of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which was launched in 2008.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Its primary objective is to protect, restore, and enhance India's forest and tree cover and to respond to climate change.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the primary agency responsible for the research, design, and development of the Akash missile system, with production often undertaken by entities like BDL.

The Akash-NG is specifically designed to engage a wider range of aerial threats, including low-altitude drones, reconnaissance aircraft, and stealth platforms, with enhanced capabilities.

The 'NG' in Akash-NG stands for 'Next Generation', indicating an upgraded and more advanced version of the Akash missile system.

The 'Varuna' naval exercise is a bilateral exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, signifying the robust strategic partnership between the two countries.

The primary objective of Exercise Varuna is to enhance interoperability between the Indian and French navies and to conduct complex maritime security operations, thereby strengthening strategic ties.

The 2026 edition of Exercise Varuna is being conducted in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant phase of maritime cooperation between India and France.