MCQs 2026

Net Zero Emissions means achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out. It does not necessarily mean zero emissions, but rather that any remaining emissions are offset by carbon removal.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 under the UNFCCC, is the primary international treaty that sets goals for limiting global warming and requires countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for emission reductions.

Climate change, environmental degradation, and natural disasters significantly impact agricultural productivity and food availability, exacerbating hunger and food insecurity, and are recognized as root causes.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is the specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

The UN Security Council resolution emphasizes the need to prevent the use of food and food assistance as a weapon in armed conflicts and to ensure unimpeded access to food for civilian populations.

The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) aims to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region through open dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to international law, aligning with India's own vision for the region.

Indonesia held the chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023, and thus hosted the 20th India-ASEAN Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta.

The recent India-ASEAN Summit highlighted cooperation in joint naval exercises, capacity building for maritime domain awareness, and protection of maritime trade routes from piracy and other threats as key areas for enhancing maritime security.

Robust growth in manufacturing directly supports the 'Make in India' initiative by boosting domestic production, creating jobs, and potentially increasing exports, thereby making the initiative more successful.

The Manufacturing PMI is a survey-based economic indicator that provides timely information about the health of the manufacturing sector, reflecting trends in output, new orders, employment, and prices.