MCQs - 2026-11

The award specifically acknowledges outstanding achievements and leadership in promoting renewable energy and sustainable development practices.

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was honored with the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Development.

Dr. Madhav Gadgil is a renowned ecologist and environmental scientist, and his work in these fields was recognized with the Kerala Jyothi Award 2026.

The Kerala Jyothi Award is the highest civilian honor instituted by the Government of Kerala.

Dr. Madhav Gadgil, an eminent ecologist and environmentalist, was conferred with the Kerala Jyothi Award 2026 for his significant contributions.

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.