MCQs - 2026-05

Rising sea levels exacerbate all these issues in the Sundarbans. Higher sea levels lead to more intense storm surges, increased coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater systems, threatening the unique ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Effective green corridors require integrated land management. This involves collaboration among government agencies (like forest departments), local communities whose land may be part of the corridor, and private landowners whose cooperation is essential for seamless connectivity.

By connecting fragmented populations, green corridors allow for gene flow, which is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity and preventing inbreeding depression, thus ensuring the long-term viability of species.

The Green Corridor Initiative focuses on creating safe passage for wildlife by connecting isolated habitats, thereby reducing mortality due to road accidents and facilitating gene flow.

Quasi-ballistic missiles have a low trajectory and can maneuver in flight, making them difficult to intercept.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the Pralay missile system.

Pralay-II is an advanced conventional quasi-ballistic missile capable of changing its path mid-air.

Varuna exercises are primarily conducted in the Indian Ocean Region to ensure maritime security.

The exercise aims to strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance interoperability between the two navies.

Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.