MCQs - 2026-05

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) develops India's strategic missile systems.

Agni-P (Agni Prime) is a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile.

The exercise mentioned is Shakti-VI, which focuses on enhancing interoperability between the two armies.

The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in a semi-urban and mountainous terrain.

Exercise Shakti is a biennial military exercise between the Indian Army and the French Army.

The high cost of advanced robotics and the requirement for trained personnel to operate and maintain them pose significant barriers to adoption, especially for small and marginal farmers.

AI robots can perform tasks with high precision, optimizing the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing wastage.

While quantum computing can break current encryption methods (like RSA), its primary benefit is not in classical data encryption but in solving complex problems that are intractable for classical computers. It can, however, lead to new forms of quantum-resistant cryptography.

The testbed serves as a crucial facility for researchers to experiment with and develop quantum computing hardware and software, fostering innovation in the field.