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51.
Who has been named the laureate of the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, often referred to as the 'Nobel of Architecture'?
A Riken Yamamoto
B David Chipperfield
C Francis KΓ©rΓ©
D B.V. Doshi
52.
What is the major ecological threat to the Sundarbans due to rising sea levels?
A Increased freshwater inflow
B Salinization of soil and water
C Decrease in humidity levels
D Increase in forest fire frequency
53.
The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage site primarily known for which of the following?
A Largest mangrove forest in the world
B Highest mountain peak in the delta region
C Coral reef biodiversity
D Desert ecosystem
54.
Which of the following is the primary cause of the rapid rise in sea levels in the Sundarbans region?
A Tectonic plate movement
B Climate change-induced thermal expansion and melting glaciers
C Excessive groundwater extraction
D Volcanic activity in the Bay of Bengal
55.
The Green Energy Corridor project is funded by which international financial institution?
A World Bank
B Asian Development Bank
C KfW (German Development Bank)
D International Monetary Fund
56.
Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor project in India?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C Ministry of Power
D Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
57.
The National Green Corridor Initiative is primarily aimed at which of the following?
A Promoting renewable energy integration into the power grid
B Creating wildlife corridors for tiger conservation
C Reducing plastic waste in national parks
D Afforestation along national highways
58.
The 26 Rafale Marine jets being procured by India are primarily intended for which branch of the armed forces?
A Indian Air Force
B Indian Army
C Indian Navy
D Indian Coast Guard
59.
India is procuring 26 Rafale Marine jets from which country?
A USA
B Russia
C France
D Israel
60.
India recently finalized a deal with France for how many Rafale Marine jets?
A 12
B 26
C 36
D 48