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281.
For which work did Dr. Anya Sharma receive the Global Quill Prize 2026?
A Astrophysics Research
B 'Echoes of the Ganga'
C 'Save Our Forests' Initiative
D A study on deforestation
282.
Who won the Global Quill Prize 2026?
A Professor Rajesh Kumar
B Dr. Anya Sharma
C The 'Save Our Forests' Initiative
D Not specified
283.
Which iconic species is critically threatened by the degradation of the Sundarbans mangroves due to rising sea levels?
A Asiatic Lion
B Bengal Tiger
C Indian Rhinoceros
D Snow Leopard
284.
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is primarily located in which two countries?
A India and Myanmar
B India and Bangladesh
C Bangladesh and Nepal
D India and Sri Lanka
285.
Which of the following is a major consequence of rising sea levels on the Sundarbans mangroves?
A Increased freshwater availability
B Salinization of soil and water
C Expansion of mangrove habitat
D Reduced coastal erosion
286.
The National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026 is aligned with which international convention?
A Ramsar Convention
B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
C CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
D Kyoto Protocol
287.
What is a primary objective of the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026?
A To promote industrial development in forest areas
B To ensure sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity
C To increase deforestation rates for agricultural expansion
D To focus solely on the protection of endangered species
288.
Which organization launched the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B National Biodiversity Authority
C Botanical Survey of India
D Zoological Survey of India
289.
Hypersonic speeds are generally defined as speeds exceeding:
A Mach 1
B Mach 3
C Mach 5
D Mach 10
290.
What is the primary capability of a Hypersonic Missile Interceptor?
A To launch satellites into orbit
B To intercept and destroy incoming hypersonic missiles
C To conduct deep-sea surveillance
D To provide high-speed internet