MCQs 2026

The negotiations are being carried out through a series of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meetings, bringing together representatives from UN member states.

A successful treaty is expected to foster a circular economy for plastics, where materials are reused, recycled, and repurposed, minimizing waste and environmental impact.

The treaty's ambition is to cover the entire lifecycle of plastics, encompassing production, design, consumption, waste management, and remediation of pollution.

A significant disagreement among member states revolves around whether the treaty should focus primarily on managing plastic waste or also include measures to limit the production of plastics.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is spearheading the negotiations for a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution.

Cheetahs are apex predators in grassland ecosystems, and their reintroduction is vital for maintaining the health and balance of these habitats.

Despite some breeding successes, a notable challenge has been the high mortality rate observed among the translocated adult cheetahs due to various factors.

Kuno National Park, located in Madhya Pradesh, is the main sanctuary for the reintroduced cheetahs under Project Cheetah.

The first batches of cheetahs for Project Cheetah were brought to India from Namibia and South Africa.

Project Cheetah, aimed at reintroducing cheetahs to India, was officially launched in 2022.