Environment & Ecology Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
At which location in Andhra Pradesh will SECI develop a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, finalised in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nandyal
SECI and Andhra Pradesh exchanged Government Orders for a 1200 MWh BESS at Nandyal.
Under which mode will SECI develop the 1200 MWh BESS and 50 MW hybrid solar projects in Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — CAPEX mode, with SECI bearing the full investment
Both projects will be developed under CAPEX mode, with SECI undertaking complete investment responsibility.
How many cheetahs did Botswana gift to India under Project Cheetah, marked during President Droupadi Murmu's visit in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
The President's Secretariat said the event marked Botswana's symbolic donation of eight cheetahs to India.
At which nature reserve did the Presidents of India and Botswana witness the release of cheetahs into a quarantine facility on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mokolodi Nature Reserve
The two Presidents visited the Mokolodi Nature Reserve, where cheetahs from the Ghanzi region were released into a quarantine facility.
Consider the following statements about the November 2025 cheetah gift from Botswana: 1. The cheetahs released at the quarantine facility originated from Botswana's Ghanzi region. 2. The President of Botswana who joined President Murmu was Mokgweetsi Masisi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The cheetahs came from the Ghanzi region. Botswana's President at the event was Duma Gideon Boko, not Mokgweetsi Masisi.
GRAP Stage-III, invoked across NCR on 11 November 2025, corresponds to which range of Delhi's AQI?
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Correct answer: B — 401–450
Stage-III of GRAP is the 'Severe' stage, for Delhi AQI between 401 and 450.
Which body invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Commission for Air Quality Management
The GRAP sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invoked Stage-III.
On behalf of which groups did India deliver statements at the opening plenary of COP30 in Belém in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — BASIC and LMDC
India spoke on behalf of the BASIC group (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) and the Like-Minded Developing Countries.
At COP30, India called for implementation of which Article of the Paris Agreement, reaffirming developed countries' legal obligation to provide finance to developing countries?
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Correct answer: C — Article 9.1
India called for implementation of Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement on developed countries' obligation to provide finance.
According to India's statement at COP30, adaptation financing needs to exceed current flows by roughly how many times?
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Correct answer: D — Fifteen times
India noted that adaptation financing needs to exceed nearly fifteen times current flows.
Where did the Ministry of Rural Development launch the 'Watershed Mahotsav' on 11 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Guntur
The Watershed Mahotsav was launched in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, where the Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation Project was also inaugurated.
Which mission, focused on rejuvenating degraded landscapes through participatory planning, was launched at the Watershed Mahotsav in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mission Watershed Punarutthaan
Mission Watershed Punarutthaan was launched at the Guntur Mahotsav for participatory rejuvenation of degraded landscapes.
How much patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing money did the National Biodiversity Authority release for the first time in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹43.22 lakh
The NBA released ₹43.22 lakh; ₹20.67 lakh and ₹16.79 lakh were the shares of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Which State Biodiversity Board received the largest share of the NBA's first patent-linked ABS release?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh SBB received ₹20,66,553, the largest share, followed by Tamil Nadu with ₹16,79,482.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's patent-linked ABS release of November 2025: 1. The funds were disbursed to 16 State Biodiversity Boards. 2. The ministry linked the step to fair and equitable benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The money went to 16 State Biodiversity Boards, and the ministry said it reinforces India's commitment under the Nagoya Protocol.
How much revenue did the Special Swachhata campaigns in central government offices earn from scrap disposal since 2021, as per Dr Jitendra Singh in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹4,085 crore
Dr Jitendra Singh said ₹4,085 crore 24 lakh had been earned through five annual campaigns since 2021.
How much office space was freed through the Special Swachhata campaigns since 2021?
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Correct answer: B — 231.75 lakh sq ft
231.75 lakh sq ft of space that had been blocked with waste, worn-out furniture and scrap was freed for productive use.
Where was the National Urban Conclave 2025 inaugurated on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the conclave at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
How many high-impact dumpsites, holding about 80% of the legacy waste, will the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme prioritise?
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Correct answer: A — 214
About 80% of the legacy waste is in 214 sites across 202 ULBs, which DRAP will prioritise; 1,428 sites are under remediation overall.
Consider the following statements about the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) launched in November 2025: 1. It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative. 2. Its priority sites hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Housing Ministry described DRAP as a year-long, mission-mode initiative; its 214 priority sites cover about 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.
The Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), launched at the National Urban Conclave 2025, is an initiative of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — HUDCO
UiWIN is an initiative of HUDCO, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, to serve as a one-stop investment facilitation platform for cities.
Which zoo launched an 'Insta Ticket Booking Service' using a QR code at the entry gate when it reopened on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Zoological Park, New Delhi
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, reopened on 8 November 2025 and introduced the QR-based Insta Ticket Booking Service; 8,065 people visited on the first day.
How many stubble burning incidents did Punjab record between 15 September and 6 November 2025, as noted by CAQM?
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Correct answer: C — 3,284
Punjab recorded 3,284 incidents against 5,041 in the same period of 2024; Haryana reported 206 against 888.
How many farm fire incidents did Haryana report between 15 September and 6 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 206
Haryana reported 206 farm fires, against 888 in the same period of 2024, which CAQM credited to incentives and enforcement.
Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. 2. The Act dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the National Capital Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CAQM Act, 2021 (Act 29 of 2021) provides for constituting the Commission; it repealed the 1998 order setting up EPCA and dissolved the EPCA for NCR (India Code, PRS).
Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil
India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.
In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?
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Correct answer: C — Observer
India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.
According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?
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Correct answer: B — 36%
The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.
In which city did NITI Aayog hold the National Workshop on 'Reuse of Treated Wastewater in India' on 6–7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The workshop was organised with the Government of Karnataka and BWSSB in Bengaluru on 6–7 November 2025.
NITI Aayog's November 2025 workshop on reuse of treated wastewater was organised under which NITI Aayog initiative?
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Correct answer: D — State Support Mission
The workshop was organised under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.
In November 2025, how much did the National Biodiversity Authority disburse to red sanders farmers and others in Andhra Pradesh under Access and Benefit-Sharing?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3 crore
The NBA disbursed ₹3 crore to 199 beneficiaries, including 198 red sanders farmers and Andhra University; ₹48 crore and ₹55 lakh were earlier releases.
What is the scientific name of red sanders, whose cultivators received benefit-sharing payments from the NBA in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pterocarpus santalinus
Red sanders is Pterocarpus santalinus, a highly valued species endemic to the region.
The NBA's November 2025 benefit-sharing payment reached red sanders farmers in four districts of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Kurnool
The beneficiaries came from 48 villages in Chittoor, Nellore, Tirupati and Cuddapah districts; Kurnool was not listed.
The bus–tipper collision near Chevella on 3 November 2025, which killed at least 19 people, occurred in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Rangareddy
The crash happened near Mirajaguda in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Rangareddy (Telangana) road accident of 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In which area of Jaipur did a speeding dumper truck ram at least 17 vehicles on 3 November 2025, killing 14 people?
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Correct answer: B — Harmada
The crash occurred near Loha Mandi in Jaipur's Harmada area.
The tempo traveller crash near Matoda in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on 2 November 2025 occurred on which road?
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Correct answer: B — Bharatmala Expressway
The crash happened on the Bharatmala Expressway near Matoda; this stretch links Amritsar with Jamnagar.
The pilgrims killed in the Phalodi crash of 2 November 2025 were returning from a temple at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Kolayat
The victims, residents of Sursagar in Jodhpur, were returning from the Kapil Muni temple at Kolayat in Bikaner district.
The temple crush of 1 November 2025 that killed nine devotees occurred at Kasibugga in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam
The crush took place at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district.
On which occasion did crowds swell at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Swamy temple, leading to the crush of 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ekadashi
The crowd swelled to far beyond normal on the occasion of Ekadashi.
What was Delhi's average AQI for January-October 2025, as reported by the Environment Ministry on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 170
Delhi's average AQI for the period was 170, against 184 in 2024 and 201 in 2018.
How many days in January-October 2025 did Delhi record an average AQI above 400 (Severe or Severe+)?
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Correct answer: A — None
Not a single day in the period had an average AQI above 400; there were three such days in the same period of 2024.
What was India's total installed electricity capacity as of 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 500.89 GW
The country's total installed capacity crossed 500 GW to reach 500.89 GW as of 30 September 2025.
With non-fossil sources crossing 51% of installed capacity, which COP26 Panchamrit goal has India achieved five years early?
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Correct answer: D — 50% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030
The Ministry said India has achieved the Panchamrit goal of 50% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, five years early.
On which date did renewables meet 51.5% of India's total electricity demand, the first day more than half of India's power came from green sources?
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Correct answer: B — 29 July 2025
On 29 July 2025, renewables met 51.5% of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW.
NHAI's SOP of October 2025 to curb air pollution on Delhi-NCR highways includes forest creation along highways using which plantation method?
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Correct answer: D — Miyawaki method
The SOP includes implementing the Miyawaki method of plantation for forest creation along the highways.
Near which place did Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast around midnight of 28-29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Narsapur
IMD: Montha crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada, close to Narsapur.
Consider the following statements about Cyclone Montha: 1. It crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts as a Severe Cyclonic Storm. 2. By 8:30 am on 29 October 2025 it had weakened into a Deep Depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per IMD's 29 October 2025 press release.
Where did the Department of Telecommunications set up a 24x7 control room ahead of Cyclone Montha?
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Correct answer: D — Vijayawada
DoT established a 24x7 control room at its Andhra Pradesh LSA office in Vijayawada.
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority release to Red Sanders farmers in Tamil Nadu under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers
PIB: NBA released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers/cultivators of Red Sanders in Tamil Nadu through the State Biodiversity Board.
What is the scientific name of Red Sanders?
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Correct answer: D — Pterocarpus santalinus
PIB refers to Red Sanders as Pterocarpus santalinus.
According to the National Biodiversity Authority, Red Sanders is endemic to the Eastern Ghats and found naturally in which state alone?
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Correct answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
PIB: Red Sanders, an endemic species to the Eastern Ghats, is found in Andhra Pradesh alone; it is cultivated in other states too.
The ₹20 crore released in advance to Nagaland in October 2025 was the second instalment of the Central share of which fund?
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Correct answer: D — State Disaster Response Fund
PIB: ₹20 crore was released as the 2nd instalment of the Central share of SDRF to Nagaland for 2025-26.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the PM mentioned 'Garbage Cafes' where people get a meal in exchange for plastic waste. In which city are they run?
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Correct answer: C — Ambikapur
The PM said Garbage Cafes are being run in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh: 1 kg of plastic gets lunch or dinner, half a kg gets breakfast.
According to Mann Ki Baat (26 October 2025), mangroves have spread over about 3,500 hectares on the Dholera coast in five years. Dholera is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat
The PM said Gujarat's Forest Department planted mangroves near Dholera near Ahmedabad; a Mangrove Learning Centre has also been set up at Kori Creek, Kutch.
As stated in Mann Ki Baat (October 2025), from which date does India enter the 150th year of the national song 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: B — 7 November 2025
The PM said that on 7 November India will enter the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'; Tagore first sang it in 1896.
Koraput coffee, praised by the PM in the 127th Mann Ki Baat, is grown in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
The PM said people from Odisha had written to him about Koraput coffee and praised its taste.
Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting on 25 October 2025 that reviewed preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan
PIB: Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan chaired the NCMC meeting; the Union Home Secretary and NDMA officials attended.
Consider the following statements about the NCMC review of 25 October 2025: 1. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea off Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Odisha from 26 to 29 October. 2. The Indian Coast Guard had shepherded over 900 ships to jetties and shores. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PIB release on the NCMC meeting.
The NCMC on 25 October 2025 reviewed cyclone preparedness of several state/UT governments. Which one of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: C — West Bengal
PIB: the Cabinet Secretary reviewed the preparedness of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. West Bengal was not part of the review.
The Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) amount of ₹18.3 lakh released by the National Biodiversity Authority in October 2025 operates under which law?
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Correct answer: B — Biological Diversity Act, 2002
PIB: the amount is Access and Benefit Sharing money under the framework of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
The Lampokhari Lake area, whose Biodiversity Management Committee received ABS money from the NBA in October 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Sikkim
PIB: the BMC is in the Lampokhari Lake area, Aritar, Sikkim; the other recipient was Narrau village BMC in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
The ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling, approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 September 2025, is part of:
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Correct answer: A — National Critical Mineral Mission
PIB: the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling is a part of the National Critical Mineral Mission; guidelines were issued on 2 October 2025.
Under the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme, the total incentive for a large recycler is capped at:
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Correct answer: B — ₹50 crore
PIB: to enlist more beneficiaries, total incentive is capped at ₹50 crore for big recyclers and ₹25 crore for small recyclers.
The private sleeper bus that caught fire near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district on 24 October 2025 was travelling on which route?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad to Bengaluru
The Hindu and Indian Express: the V. Kaveri Travels bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when it hit a motorcycle and caught fire near Kurnool.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF after the Kurnool bus fire of October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh per deceased and ₹50,000 per injured
PIB: an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.
According to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on International Snow Leopard Day 2025, how many snow leopards did India's first-ever snow leopard census record?
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Correct answer: C — 718
PIB: the first-ever Snow Leopard Census recorded 718 individual snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, with Ladakh alone hosting 477.
What was the name of the nationwide campaign with which India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — #23for23
PIB: India observed International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23', encouraging people to do physical activity for 23 minutes to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation.
The three training modules on Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies, released in October 2025, were developed by:
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Correct answer: B — National Centre for Disease Control with NDMA, with technical support from WHO India
PIB: the three specialised modules were developed by NCDC (MoHFW) in collaboration with NDMA and with technical support from WHO India.