MCQs - 2026-05

Agni-V is a three-stage solid-fueled missile, which contributes to its high mobility and quick deployment capabilities.

Agni-V is usually test-fired from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the coast of Odisha, which is India's primary missile test facility.

Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range exceeding 5,000 km, capable of delivering nuclear warheads.

Chandrayaan-4 builds upon the successful soft landing and rover deployment technologies validated by Chandrayaan-3, aiming for the more complex task of lunar sample return.

A lunar sample return mission typically requires four main modules: a lander to reach the surface, an ascent vehicle to lift off with samples, an orbiter to rendezvous and transfer samples, and a re-entry capsule to bring samples back to Earth.

Chandrayaan-4 is envisioned as India's first lunar sample return mission, aiming to bring back lunar soil and rock samples for scientific analysis.

Engineering goods, including machinery, instruments, and transport equipment, along with electronics, are consistently among India's top merchandise export categories, showcasing India's manufacturing capabilities.

The RoDTEP scheme aims to refund to exporters the embedded duties and taxes that are not rebated under any other scheme, thereby making Indian products more competitive in international markets.

Robust growth in merchandise exports typically indicates a strong demand for Indian-made goods in international markets, reflecting competitiveness and global economic recovery.

The stricter norms are intended to curb instances of mis-selling, improve governance practices, and ensure that AIFs operate with greater accountability and transparency, thereby protecting investor interests.