MCQs - 2026-05

'Shakti-IX' is a biennial joint military exercise conducted between the armies of India and France.

The development of India's first indigenous 7-Tesla MRI scanner was a collaborative effort led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, along with other research and industrial partners.

Tesla (T) is the unit of magnetic flux density. A 7-Tesla MRI scanner generates a very strong magnetic field, which allows for higher resolution and more detailed images compared to lower-field MRI machines.

The development of an indigenous 7-Tesla MRI scanner signifies a major leap in India's technological capabilities in the high-end medical equipment sector, reducing dependence on imports.

SAR's ability to penetrate clouds allows for detailed mapping of Venus's surface, revealing its topography and geological features, which are largely obscured by the dense atmosphere.

ISRO is integrating a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) into the Shukrayaan-1 mission. SAR can penetrate Venus's thick cloud cover, allowing for surface imaging and analysis.

Shukrayaan-1 aims to study Venus's atmosphere, including its composition, dynamics, and interaction with the solar wind. While surface mapping might be a secondary goal, atmospheric studies are primary.

The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is responsible for collecting, compiling, and releasing national income statistics, including GDP.

Exceeding growth expectations suggests that the economy is performing better than anticipated, indicating resilience and creating a positive outlook for future economic expansion and job creation.

Robust GDP growth is typically driven by strong performance in key sectors like services, industry, and construction, along with healthy investment (capital expenditure) and consumption.