Environment & Ecology MCQs

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established by the Central Government under Section 8 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, to implement the provisions of the Act.

The Nagoya Protocol is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that provides a legal framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. India is a party to both the CBD and the Nagoya Protocol, and the new policy aligns with its principles.

The new National Biodiversity Policy (approved in 2023) aims to promote the sustainable use of biological resources and ensure the equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use, in line with the Nagoya Protocol. It also emphasizes in-situ and ex-situ conservation, and the involvement of local communities.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) was launched in 2011 as one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry responsible for the implementation of the National Mission for Green India.

The GIM aims to increase forest and tree cover by 5 million hectares and improve the quality of forest ecosystems, thereby enhancing ecosystem services and increasing carbon sinks. While urban forestry is a component, it's not the primary objective. Commercial plantations and fire reduction are related but not the core goals.

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.