UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives

Question 1

In the context of the 'MAHA on Water' programme launched jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ANRF in June 2026, what does the acronym 'MAHA' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas

Answer

Mahatma Gandhi Hydrology and Aquifer Mission

Answer

Mission for Advanced Hydrological Assessment

Answer

Major Hydrological and Aquatic Action

Question 2

Which one of the following bodies is the primary research-funding partner of the Ministry of Jal Shakti in running the ₹200-crore MAHA Water programme launched in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Answer

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Answer

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Answer

NITI Aayog

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives

Q1. In the context of the 'MAHA on Water' programme launched jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ANRF in June 2026, what does the acronym 'MAHA' stand for?

Q2. Which one of the following bodies is the primary research-funding partner of the Ministry of Jal Shakti in running the ₹200-crore MAHA Water programme launched in June 2026?