Which Indian Navy platforms are Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray?

Dunagiri is an advanced stealth frigate, Sanshodhak is a survey vessel large, and Agray is an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Therefore, only one pair in the given question is correctly matched: Agray – Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft.

Can a tiger reserve transfer tigers to another state without NTCA approval?

No. Interstate transfer or exchange of tigers requires approval from the National Tiger Conservation Authority and other relevant authorities. Wildlife relocation is undertaken for conservation goals such as improving genetic diversity, restoring locally extinct species and strengthening ecosystem management.

What is India’s Ballistic Missile Defence system designed to do?

India’s Ballistic Missile Defence system is designed to intercept hostile ballistic missiles through a multi-layered defence architecture. The recently demonstrated indigenous BMD capability can engage ballistic missile threats, including ICBMs, but it should not be confused with interception of hypersonic cruise missiles in all phases of flight.

What is fly ash and how can it be used?

Fly ash is a by-product of thermal power generation. It requires safe and sustainable management, but it can also be used as a valuable resource in road construction, brick manufacturing, cement production and other infrastructure projects.

What is the Armed Forces Tribunal and where is its Principal Bench located?

The Armed Forces Tribunal was established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to adjudicate disputes and complaints relating to commissions, appointments, enrolment and service conditions of personnel under the Army Act, Navy Act and Air Force Act. Its Principal Bench is in New Delhi, not Guwahati. It does not cover the Indian Coast Guard.

What is BGP hijacking or BGP hacking?

BGP hijacking is a technique in which internet traffic is misdirected by falsely advertising the route to a website or online service. Border Gateway Protocol is the internet’s routing system, and false route announcements can divert, intercept or blackhole traffic.

Has the number of Indian seafarers increased over the past one-and-a-half decades?

Yes. The number of Indian seafarers has increased more than fivefold over the past one-and-a-half decades. India is among the top three suppliers of maritime personnel, alongside the Philippines and China, accounting for about 17 percent of the global seafaring workforce.

What is the Dancing Girl statue of the Harappan civilisation?

The Dancing Girl is a 10.8 cm bronze figurine from the Harappan civilisation, discovered in 1926 at Mohenjo-daro. It is housed at the National Museum in New Delhi and was made using the lost-wax casting technique.

How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected?

Members of the Council of States, or Rajya Sabha, are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the respective States. The election is conducted according to proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

What is the Bonn Challenge and what does it promote?

The Bonn Challenge is a global initiative launched in 2011 by the Government of Germany and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It promotes Forest Landscape Restoration, which prioritises biodiversity conservation and human livelihoods. India pledged to restore 13 million hectares by 2020, with an additional eight million hectares by 2030, later revised to 26 million hectares by 2030.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Current Affairs - 21st June 2026

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