Environment & Ecology MCQs

The MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to restore and protect mangrove ecosystems along India's coastlines and salt pan lands, and it remains operational in 2026.

The "Amrit Dharohar" initiative was launched to promote the unique conservation values of India's Ramsar sites (wetlands) and ensure their wise use.

The rules prohibit activities like setting up of new industries and expansion of existing ones, dumping of solid waste, and discharge of untreated effluents within the wetlands.

The Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, mandate the establishment of State Wetland Authorities (SWAs) to oversee the implementation of the rules at the state level.

The mission aims for an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW by 2030.

The mission targets cumulative investments of over INR 8 lakh crore by 2030.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to achieve a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT per annum by 2030.

GRAP is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold in the Delhi-NCR region.

PRANA (Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities) is the portal used to track the progress of the National Clean Air Programme.

The NCAP, launched in 2019, initially aimed for a 20-30% reduction, but the target was revised to achieve up to 40% reduction in particulate matter concentrations by 2026.