Climate change, wildlife, national parks, conservation
Questions & Answers
Test your understanding of this current affair.
1
Which Indian national park became the world's first site to receive re-introduced African cheetahs under 'Project Cheetah'?
Answer:
Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
2
What milestone did India's 'Project Tiger' achieve in 2023, marking 50 years of tiger conservation?
Answer:
Surpassed 3,000 tigers in population, accounting for nearly 75% of the global wild tiger population
3
Which international climate summit established the historic 'Loss and Fund' to assist vulnerable developing nations affected by climate disasters?
Answer:
COP28 in Dubai, UAE (2023)
4
What is the primary objective of India's 'Amrit Dharohar' scheme launched to protect wetland ecosystems?
Answer:
To encourage optimal use of wetlands, enhance biodiversity, carbon stock, and eco-tourism opportunities
5
Which Indian state boasts the highest number of Ramsar-recognized wetland sites as of recent environmental records?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu
6
What is the primary focus of India's 'Cheetah Project' subsequent phases in Kuno and other reserves?
Answer:
Establishing a self-sustaining free-ranging metapopulation of cheetahs in Indian scrub forests
7
Which international agreement aims to protect 30% of the Earth's lands and oceans by 2030 (the '30x30' target)?
Answer:
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
8
What is the primary objective of India's 'Green Credit Programme (GCP)' launched under the Environment Protection Act?
Answer:
To incentivize voluntary pro-environment actions across diverse sectors through market-based tradable green credits
9
Which Indian state houses the Nilgiri Tahr species conservation project, the first of its kind in India?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu
10
What does 'Net Zero Emissions' target pledged by India at COP26 signify for 2070?
Answer:
Achieving a balance between greenhouse gases emitted and gases removed from the atmosphere
11
Which international organization supports India's 'International Solar Alliance (ISA)' headquartered in Gurugram?
Answer:
United Nations and member solar-rich countries
12
What is the primary objective of India's 'National Green Hydrogen Mission'?
Answer:
To make India a global hub for production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives
13
Which Ramsar wetland site in Kerala is famous for being one of the largest artificial freshwater lakes and a key ecological sanctuary?
Answer:
Sasthamkotta Lake
14
What does the 'Elephant Corridors of India' report published by the Ministry of Environment highlight?
Answer:
Vital forested pathways essential for free movement of Asian elephants and reducing human-wildlife conflict
15
Which international day is celebrated annually on 5th June to raise global awareness and action for the environment?
Answer:
World Environment Day
16
What is the primary ecological significance of the 'Western Ghats' biodiversity hotspot shared by Kerala and southern states?
Answer:
Exceptional endemic biodiversity, dense evergreen forests, and origin of major peninsular rivers
17
Which ozone-depleting substance phase-out agreement celebrated its stellar success in repairing the stratospheric ozone layer?
Answer:
Montreal Protocol
18
What does the 'LEAF Coalition' initiative focus on globally in forest and climate governance?
Answer:
Mobilizing finance to support tropical forest nations in halting deforestation and protecting carbon sinks
19
Which Ramsar wetland site in Kerala is famous for the traditional Chinese fishing nets and backwater ecotourism?
Answer:
Vembanad-Kol Wetland
20
What is the primary objective of India's 'Project Elephant' launched by the Ministry of Environment?
Answer:
To protect elephants, their habitats, and corridors, addressing man-animal conflicts and welfare of captive elephants
21
Which international convention signed in 1971 focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?
Answer:
Ramsar Convention
22
What is the primary purpose of India's 'National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)'?
Answer:
To reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) air pollution levels across targeted Indian cities by specified percentage targets
23
Which Indian state is famous for the 'Silent Valley Movement', a landmark grassroots environmental protest against a hydroelectric dam project?
Answer:
Kerala
24
What does the 'Bonn Convention' specifically aim to conserve globally?
Answer:
Migratory species of wild animals across their ranges
25
Which Indian ministry oversees the implementation of environmental laws, tiger conservation, and climate policies?
Answer:
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
26
What is the primary objective of India's 'PM-KUSUM' scheme in the renewable energy sector?
Answer:
To promote solar energy installation for farmers, providing solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants
27
Which iconic environmental movement in Uttarakhand involved villagers hugging trees to prevent commercial felling?
Answer:
Chipko Movement
28
What does 'Biodiversity Hotspot' terminology specifically designate in ecological science?
Answer:
A biogeographic region characterized both by exceptional levels of plant endemism and serious levels of habitat loss
29
Which international climate conference is often credited with adopting the landmark 'Paris Agreement' in 2015?
Answer:
COP21 in Paris, France
30
What is the primary objective of India's 'National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)'?
Answer:
To outline national strategies encompassing solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and eco-conservation