MCQs - 2026-05

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines hold producers, importers, and brand owners responsible for managing plastic packaging waste and promoting a circular economy.

India banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential from July 1, 2022.

The 4th NWAP places significant emphasis on climate change adaptation as a new thrust area for wildlife conservation.

India has formulated four National Wildlife Action Plans till date, with the latest being for the period 2017-2031.

The Fourth National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) covers the period from 2017 to 2031.

The renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power, is crucial for India to achieve its 2070 Net-Zero emissions target by transitioning away from fossil fuels.

The 'Panchamrit' commitment states to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 45% by 2030, not 30%.

India announced its target to achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2070 at the COP26 summit in Glasgow in November 2021.

The Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) drone is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, providing real-time data and imagery for military applications.

MALE stands for Medium Altitude Long Endurance. Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) is classified as a MALE UAV, indicating its capability to operate at medium altitudes for extended durations.