MCQs - 2026-11

Industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, and construction dust are among the primary anthropogenic (human-caused) sources of urban air pollution in Indian cities.

The NCAP initially aimed for a 20-30% reduction in particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations by 2024, using 2017 as the base year. This target was later revised to a 40% reduction by 2026 for cities that did not meet the 2024 target.

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2019 to tackle air pollution across 131 non-attainment cities in India.

The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. India became a signatory in 1982.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry responsible for wetland conservation and the implementation of related policies and programs in India.

The 'Amrit Dharohar' initiative, launched in 2023, aims to promote the unique conservation values of the Ramsar Sites in the country through their conservation and wise use, aligning with the broader national wetland conservation efforts.

TROPEX is fundamentally a maritime exercise, focusing on naval operations, jointmanship at sea, and projecting power in the Indian Ocean Region, thus directly enhancing India's maritime security and power projection capabilities.

TROPEX is a tri-service exercise, meaning it involves the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force to ensure interoperability and coordinated operations across different domains.

TROPEX (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) is designed to test the Indian Navy's, and by extension the Indian Armed Forces', ability to operate cohesively and effectively in a realistic, high-stakes maritime scenario, focusing on jointness and operational readiness.

AI integration aims to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility by providing accurate, early diagnostic tools, especially in rural or underserved areas.