MCQs - 2026-04

The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954. They were temporarily discontinued between 1978 and 1980 but were later revived.

Padma Vibhushan is awarded for 'exceptional and distinguished service'. Padma Bhushan is for 'distinguished service of a high order', and Padma Shri is for 'distinguished service in any field'.

The Padma Awards are a part of the Republic Day honours list and are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day, which is celebrated on January 26th.

While Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India. The question specifically asks about the highest among the Padma Awards, which is Padma Vibhushan, but Bharat Ratna is the overall highest civilian award. Given the options, and the context of Padma Awards, it's important to note Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour in India.

The National Mission on Solar Energy aims to significantly increase India's capacity in solar energy, contributing to its renewable energy targets and mitigation efforts.

Agriculture and water resources are highly sensitive to climate change impacts, and thus, adaptation strategies for these sectors are a key focus of the NAPCC.

The NAPCC framework is built around two core strategies: adaptation to the impacts of climate change and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.

While agriculture is a climate-sensitive sector, the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture is not explicitly listed as one of the primary National Missions under the original NAPCC framework. The listed missions include Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, and the Himalayan Ecosystem.

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in India in the year 2008.

A key aspect of CCAs promoted by the NBA is the preservation and integration of traditional ecological knowledge and practices in conservation efforts.