The 'International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)' classifies species into categories. Which category indicates 'Extremely High Risk of Extinction'?
Answer: B
Critically Endangered (CR) is the IUCN category for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Q.142Medium
Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Answer: D
NAPCC consists of 8 missions including energy efficiency, agricultural soil health, and Himalayan ecosystem, but urban renewal is not part of NAPCC.
Q.143Medium
Which state in India has the highest forest cover percentage as per the latest India State of Forest Report (2023)?
Answer: B
Mizoram has the highest forest cover percentage at over 85% of its total geographical area according to the 2023 report.
Q.144Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' in India?
Answer: A
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) oversees the implementation of NAPCC across various sectors.
Q.145Medium
The 'Green India Mission' aims to increase forest and tree cover by which target area by 2030?
Answer: B
The Green India Mission targets afforestation and tree cover enhancement of 10 million hectares by 2030 to combat climate change.
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Q.146Medium
Which of the following is a major environmental concern specific to Gujarat's industrial development?
Answer: B
Gujarat's rapid industrialization, particularly in sectors like textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, has led to significant air and water pollution concerns.
Q.147Medium
Which scheme launched by the Gujarat government focuses on water conservation and groundwater management?
Answer: D
The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan is a state-level initiative focused on groundwater conservation and water-harvesting structures in Gujarat.
Q.148Medium
The 'Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)' scheme in India is primarily designed to improve which sector?
Answer: B
The PAT scheme mandates energy efficiency improvements in large industrial and commercial establishments, allowing trading of excess efficiency credits.
Q.149Medium
Which international agreement specifically addresses the reduction of hazardous waste and its transboundary movements?
Answer: A
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates the transboundary movement and management of hazardous and other wastes.
Q.150Medium
What is the primary environmental issue associated with the textile industry in Gujarat?
Answer: B
Gujarat's textile industry generates significant wastewater containing dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals that contaminate soil and water bodies.
Q.151Medium
Under the 'Forest Rights Act' (2006), what is the primary right granted to forest-dwelling tribal communities?
Answer: B
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act grants tribal communities rights to collect forest produce and cultivate traditional forest lands.
Q.152Medium
Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)', which of the following is a key objective specific to micro-irrigation promotion in Gujarat?
Answer: A
PMKSY's 'Per Drop More Crop' component specifically focuses on micro-irrigation technologies like drip and sprinkler systems to improve water efficiency in agriculture. This is particularly relevant for water-scarce regions like Gujarat.
Q.153Medium
Which Indian state has been declared as the first 'Water Positive' state by the Government of India in 2024?
Answer: B
Gujarat has been recognized as India's first 'Water Positive' state, achieving groundwater recharge exceeding extraction.
Q.154Medium
What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index 2024?
Answer: B
India ranked 37th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, showing improvement in innovation metrics and research output.
Q.155Medium
In 2024, India's inflation rate (CPI) has been primarily managed around which target by the RBI?
Answer: C
The RBI's inflation target under the Monetary Policy Framework is 4% ± 2%, with the medium-term objective set at 4%.
Q.156Medium
What was the theme of National Girl Child Day 2024 in India?
Answer: D
National Girl Child Day 2024 (January 24) focused on the theme 'Educate, Employ, Empower Girls' to promote three key dimensions of girl child development.
Q.157Medium
What is the target of India's 'National Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in 2023?
Answer: B
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 to achieve decarbonization.
Q.158Medium
Which nation did India sign a landmark 'Technology Partnerships' agreement with in 2024?
Answer: B
India and USA signed significant technology partnerships in 2024 covering semiconductors, AI, and critical minerals under the comprehensive bilateral framework.
Q.159Medium
What was India's GDP growth rate for Q2 (April-June) FY 2024-25?
Answer: B
India's GDP growth rate in Q2 FY 2024-25 was 6.7%, reflecting moderation from previous quarters but maintaining steady expansion.
Q.160Medium
Which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana' for health coverage?
Answer: C
Rajasthan launched the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana providing cashless health insurance coverage to all families with zero premium.
