1. Q. Which of the following is the primary mandate of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)?

• To combat organized wildlife crime through intelligence gathering and coordination with enforcement agencies.
• To protect forests and wildlife by imposing penalties for violations.
• To establish wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across India.
• To conduct wildlife surveys and assessments for scientific research.

2. Q. Which institution is responsible for launching the 'First in the World Challenge' initiative?

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

3. Q. The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2024-2030 aims to align with which of the following global frameworks?

• Paris Climate Agreement
• Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF)
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

4. Q. What is the primary objective of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines for plastic packaging issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)?

• To impose taxes on plastic packaging
• To ban plastic packaging in India
• To promote the use of biodegradable plastics
• To hold producers, importers, brand owners, and plastic waste processors responsible for managing plastic packaging waste

5. Q. Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is most commonly associated with which of the following characteristics?

• It is a high-water-consuming crop
• It is drought-tolerant and has high yield potential
• It is primarily grown in wetland areas
• It is sensitive to fungal infections and has low storage properties