With reference to the White-Bellied Heron, which of the given statements are correct?

The White-Bellied Heron has been accorded Scheduled-I status, the highest protection, under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It is not majorly found near Periyar River in Kerala, and it is not listed as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN.

What are the phases of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and what happens during the neutral and El Niño phases?

ENSO has three phases: El Niño, La Niña and neutral. In the neutral phase, the eastern Pacific near the coast of South America is cooler than the western side near Indonesia and the Philippines due to prevailing wind systems. During El Niño, the surface waters of the eastern Pacific get unusually warm, disrupting the flow of moist winds to India and typically leading to weak or delayed monsoon conditions.

Where are the Chabbra coal plant and Suratgarh coal plant located?

The Chabbra coal plant and the Suratgarh coal plant are located in the state of Rajasthan in India.

Which statement about Ecocide is correct?

The term 'ecocide' was coined in 1970 by Prof. Arthur W. Galston to describe massive environmental damage, particularly related to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Vietnam became the first country to codify ecocide in its domestic law in 1990, and there is currently no universal recognition of ecocide as an international crime.

Which statements about the Mandovi River are correct?

The Mandovi River is a west-flowing river. It rises from the Jamboti Ghats in Karnataka, and its tributaries include Nanoda and Khandepar, among others.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Environment & Geography - 14th May 2026

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