Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-16

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry responsible for all matters relating to new and renewable energy in India.

India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement include the target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

Solar energy has emerged as the leading contributor to India's renewable energy capacity, surpassing other sources like wind energy.

Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh was selected as the primary location for the reintroduction of cheetahs due to its suitable habitat and prey base.

The first batch of cheetahs for Project Cheetah were brought from Namibia in September 2022, followed by more from South Africa.

Cheetahs were officially declared extinct in India in 1952, following a long period of decline due to hunting and habitat loss.

West Bengal consistently holds the largest mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans, as reported by the ISFR.

The Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched at COP27 with the support of UNEP and the International Mangrove Centre (IMC).

Mangroves act as a natural barrier, absorbing the energy of storm surges and reducing coastal erosion, thereby protecting coastal communities and infrastructure.