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51.

India's first 'Dark Sky Reserve' has been inaugurated in which region?

A Sikkim

B Himachal Pradesh

C Ladakh

D Uttarakhand

52.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was constituted under which Indian Act?

A Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

B Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

C Biological Diversity Act, 2002

D Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

53.

Project Tiger, a flagship wildlife conservation program in India, was launched in which year?

A 1972

B 1973

C 1982

D 1986

54.

What is the primary statutory mandate of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in India?

A To conduct tiger censuses every four years.

B To provide financial assistance for tiger conservation projects.

C To ensure the effective implementation of Project Tiger and other tiger conservation initiatives.

D To manage all wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

55.

The Indian Navy's efforts to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) often involve collaboration with which other entities?

A Coast Guard, other security agencies, and international partners.

B Private airlines and meteorological departments.

C Educational institutions and cultural organizations.

D Agricultural research centers and wildlife sanctuaries.

56.

What is a primary benefit of enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) for the Indian Navy?

A Improved ability to detect and deter illegal activities like piracy and smuggling.

B Reduced need for naval patrols and surveillance.

C Increased reliance on foreign intelligence agencies for maritime security.

D Focus solely on deep-sea exploration and resource mapping.

57.

Which of the following technologies is being increasingly leveraged by the Indian Navy to enhance its Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)?

A Satellite imagery and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

B Traditional signaling lamps and carrier pigeons.

C Acoustic monitoring of coastal fishing activities only.

D Manual logbooks and visual observation from shore.

58.

The iCET initiative, launched in 2023, aims to deepen strategic technology partnerships between India and the US. Which of the following is NOT a stated goal of this initiative?

A Enhancing defense industrial ecosystems.

B Promoting export controls and technology transfer restrictions.

C Facilitating innovation and co-development of critical technologies.

D Strengthening interoperability between defense forces.

59.

Under the iCET framework, which specific area of defense technology has been identified as a priority for joint research and development between India and the United States?

A Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing.

B Traditional artillery and small arms manufacturing.

C Naval shipbuilding and submarine technology only.

D Ground-based radar systems and communication equipment.

60.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) framework concerning India-US defense cooperation?

A Joint development and co-production of advanced defense technologies.

B Exclusive focus on cyber security and space exploration.

C Establishing a joint military command for the Indo-Pacific region.

D Facilitating cultural exchange programs between defense personnel.

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