Current Affairs - Environment

Exercise : Environment - Latest Current Affairs
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171.
In collaboration with NRSC under ISRO, which organization has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a "Green Cover Index" for the National Highways network in alignment with the Green Highways Policy?
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
National Highways Authority of India
NITI Aayog
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with NRSC (National Remote Sensing Centre) under ISRO, has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a "Green Cover Index" for the extensive National Highways network, emphasizing the greening of Highway Corridors as per the Green Highways Policy initiated in 2015.

172.
Which Indian state recently launched 200 electric buses, to achieve a 100% green public transportation system by 2025?
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Maharashtra
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Sarma inaugurated 200 electric buses in Guwahati as part of the state's commitment to achieving a pollution-free and green public transportation system by 2025.

173.
Where was the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities inaugurated by Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha?
Jammu
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in Samba-Jammu, marking a crucial step towards skill development, rehabilitation, and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in the region.

174.
In which Indian state is the foundation laid for capacity development at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR)?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Sikkim
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The foundation for capacity development at NEIAFMR, including a new centre for traditional Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa), is laid in Arunachal Pradesh.

175.
In which Indian state has the government entrusted NEEPCO with five hydropower projects in the Siang Basin, leading to a partnership with RITES for logistical infrastructure?
Manipur
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Arunachal Pradesh government has assigned North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) five hydropower projects in the Siang Basin. In collaboration with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), NEEPCO aims to strengthen logistical infrastructure at North East hydropower stations, with RITES serving as a Project Management Consultant for rail infrastructure facilities.