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The 'Narmada River Waters Dispute Tribunal' judgment was delivered in which year, allocating waters among riparian states?
A 1979
B 1989
C 1999
D 2009
Correct Answer:  A. 1979
EXPLANATION

The Narmada Waters Dispute Tribunal Award was delivered in 1979, setting water allocation quotas for Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

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India's ratification of the 'Minamata Convention' addresses pollution from which substance?
A Mercury and mercury compounds
B Lead only
C Asbestos materials
D Persistent organic pollutants
Correct Answer:  A. Mercury and mercury compounds
EXPLANATION

The Minamata Convention (2013) addresses global mercury pollution and its effects on human health and the environment.

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Which state has been the first in India to implement 'River Cess' to generate funds for river conservation and restoration?
A Gujarat
B Karnataka
C Maharashtra
D Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:  C. Maharashtra
EXPLANATION

Maharashtra implemented River Cess on sand mining to fund river rejuvenation and conservation projects across the state.

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India's 'Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in 2023 aims to produce green hydrogen at what cost per kg by 2030?
A ₹50 per kg
B ₹100 per kg
C ₹150 per kg
D ₹200 per kg
Correct Answer:  C. ₹150 per kg
EXPLANATION

The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets a production cost of ₹150 per kg by 2030 to make green hydrogen economically competitive.

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The National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) in India focuses on which conservation priority?
A Only tiger conservation
B Habitat protection, species conservation, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation
C Zoo management exclusively
D Tourist development in wildlife sanctuaries
Correct Answer:  B. Habitat protection, species conservation, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation
EXPLANATION

The NWAP provides a comprehensive framework for wildlife conservation including habitat protection, species conservation, biodiversity management, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts.

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India's commitment to achieve 'Net Zero by 2070' was announced at which international forum?
A World Economic Forum
B UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
C G20 Summit
D BRICS Summit
Correct Answer:  B. UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
EXPLANATION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 at the COP26 conference in Glasgow in November 2021.

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The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by India focus on achieving what by 2030?
A Carbon neutrality
B Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
C 40% reduction in carbon intensity and 50% renewable energy
D Complete elimination of fossil fuels
Correct Answer:  C. 40% reduction in carbon intensity and 50% renewable energy
EXPLANATION

India's NDCs commit to reducing the carbon intensity of GDP by 40% by 2030 and achieving 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.

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Which pollutant monitoring standard was set by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for PM 2.5 in 2024?
A 35 µg/m³ annual average
B 40 µg/m³ annual average
C 55 µg/m³ 24-hour average
D 60 µg/m³ annual average
Correct Answer:  B. 40 µg/m³ annual average
EXPLANATION

CPCB's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set PM 2.5 limit at 40 µg/m³ annual average for residential areas.

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Which regulation ensures mandatory disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics by Indian companies?
A SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework
B Companies Act CSR Provisions
C Stock Exchange Listing Rules
D Ministry of Sustainability Guidelines
Correct Answer:  A. SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework
EXPLANATION

SEBI's BRSR framework mandates top-listed companies to disclose detailed ESG performance metrics and governance practices.

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Which scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices?
A Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyaan (PM-AASHA)
B National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)
C Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
D Crop Insurance Subsidy Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)
EXPLANATION

NAFCC supports adaptation projects in vulnerable sectors including agriculture to build resilience against climate impacts.

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