Environment & Ecology MCQs | June 2026 Current Affairs for Exams

1.

The E-Waste Management Rules 2026 aim to promote a circular economy by encouraging:

A Planned obsolescence of electronic devices.

B Increased landfill disposal of e-waste.

C Recycling and reuse of e-waste components.

D Import of new electronic products.

2.

Under the E-Waste Management Rules 2026, who is primarily responsible for ensuring the collection and channelization of e-waste?

A Consumers only

B Manufacturers, Producers, Refurbishers, and Recyclers (under EPR)

C Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) only

D Local Municipal Corporations only

3.

What is a significant change introduced in the E-Waste Management Rules 2026 compared to previous regulations?

A Reduced responsibility for manufacturers.

B Inclusion of more electronic product categories under its ambit.

C Elimination of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

D Focus solely on collection and not recycling.

4.

What is a key target set under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for domestic production by 2030?

A 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum

B 10 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum

C 2 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum

D 15 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum

5.

Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Power

C Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

D Ministry of Science and Technology

6.

What is the primary goal of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission?

A To increase reliance on fossil fuels.

B To make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production and export.

C To ban all forms of renewable energy.

D To exclusively use hydrogen produced from grey hydrogen.

7.

The National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026 aims to strengthen the role of which of the following in biodiversity conservation?

A Only central government agencies

B Local communities and indigenous people

C Multinational corporations

D International research institutions only

8.

Which international convention serves as a guiding framework for India's National Biodiversity Conservation Plan?

A Ramsar Convention

B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C Kyoto Protocol

D Montreal Protocol

9.

What is the primary objective of India's National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026?

A To promote commercial exploitation of biodiversity.

B To ensure sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of biological resources.

C To focus solely on the conservation of endangered species.

D To reduce the forest cover in the country.

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-06-05