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The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?
A Construction of individual household toilets in rural areas
B Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas
C Elimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only
D Recycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations
Correct Answer:  B. Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas
EXPLANATION

SBM 2.0 emphasizes sustainable sanitation through faecal sludge management, wastewater treatment, and circular economy approaches, moving beyond basic toilet construction to comprehensive waste management solutions.

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Which state in India has the highest forest cover percentage as per the latest State of Forest Report 2023?
A Arunachal Pradesh
B Mizoram
C Meghalaya
D Tripura
Correct Answer:  A. Arunachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover percentage in India at approximately 79.33% of its total area.

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The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?
A Space tourism promotion
B Geospatial data and satellite imagery services
C Satellite manufacturing
D Weather forecasting only
Correct Answer:  B. Geospatial data and satellite imagery services
EXPLANATION

Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.

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Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?
A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project
C National River Conservation Directorate
D Environmental Impact Assessment Division
Correct Answer:  A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
EXPLANATION

NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.

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The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?
A 2014
B 2018
C 2021
D 2023
Correct Answer:  B. 2018
EXPLANATION

The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.

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Which scheme provides income support to small and marginal farmers through direct cash transfers?
A Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
B Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
C Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
D Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Correct Answer:  A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
EXPLANATION

PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual income support to all landholding farmers, disbursed in three installments.

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The 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' identifies how many missions for climate action?
A 6 missions
B 8 missions
C 10 missions
D 12 missions
Correct Answer:  B. 8 missions
EXPLANATION

The National Action Plan identifies 8 missions covering solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

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Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY)?
A Construction of shopping malls in villages
B Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads
C Construction of schools in rural areas
D Providing electricity to villages
Correct Answer:  B. Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads
EXPLANATION

PMGSY focuses on providing all-weather connectivity to unconnected rural habitations, improving rural accessibility.

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The 'National Tiger Conservation Authority' (NTCA) operates under which ministry?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Rural Development
C Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D Ministry of Tourism
Correct Answer:  A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
EXPLANATION

NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and oversees Project Tiger implementation.

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Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B Ministry of Women and Child Development
C Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
EXPLANATION

PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.

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