Environment & Ecology MCQs

The NGT's mandate is specifically to handle cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources, including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.

The plan introduces the 'District Climate Vulnerability Index' (DCVI) to prioritize resource allocation for the most affected regions.

The plan highlights agriculture as the most vulnerable sector, proposing climate-resilient crop varieties and water management systems.

The 2026 plan focuses on 'Climate-Proofing' critical infrastructure and urban centers against extreme weather events.

India is working closely with the GSLEP secretariat to align its 2026 national conservation goals with global standards.

The 2026 project integrates advanced AI-based camera trap analysis to automate population estimation across high-altitude ranges.

Ladakh remains the primary habitat for the Snow Leopard in India, and the 2026 initiative focuses on trans-boundary corridors in this region.

By facilitating wildlife movement, the initiative improves the ecological connectivity between protected areas, allowing for gene flow and maintaining healthy, viable populations.

Wildlife underpasses and overpasses are crucial infrastructure elements designed to allow animals to cross roads and other linear infrastructure safely, forming a vital part of green corridors.