MCQs - 2026-04

India is recognized as a megadiverse country because it harbors a significant proportion of the world's species and a high degree of endemism, meaning a large number of species are found nowhere else.

The FSI report context implies that climate change and developmental pressures pose significant challenges to maintaining and increasing forest cover, necessitating continued conservation efforts.

Increased mangrove cover provides vital protection for coastlines against erosion and storm surges, acting as a natural barrier and enhancing coastal resilience.

While overall forest cover has seen a marginal increase, the latest FSI report noted a slight decrease in moderately dense forests, alongside increases in open and very dense forests.

Recent reports from the Forest Survey of India have indicated a positive trend with an increase in India's mangrove cover, which is crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is responsible for conducting forest surveys and publishing the biennial State of Forest Report (SFR).

The exercise aims to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Anti-submarine warfare drills are a key component of the Varuna exercise.

The primary goal is to enhance interoperability and maritime security between the two navies.

The exercise is being conducted in the Arabian Sea.