MCQs 2026

Mobility testing on lunar regolith simulant ensures that the rover wheels can traverse the loose, dusty surface of the Moon without getting stuck.

Radioisotope Heating Units are being explored to provide thermal energy to rover components during the freezing lunar night.

AI-based navigation allows rovers to identify terrain hazards and plan paths independently, reducing reliance on real-time ground commands.

The mission is planned with a five-module configuration to handle the complex docking and sample return operations.

ISRO plans to use the LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) for the Chandrayaan-4 mission due to its heavy-lift capability.

Chandrayaan-4 is designed as a sample return mission, aiming to collect lunar soil samples and bring them back to Earth.

Global crude oil prices and monsoon performance (affecting food prices) are key factors that significantly influence inflation in India and are closely monitored by the RBI.

Moderation in inflation means that the rate of price increase is expected to slow down or decrease compared to previous periods.

The RBI has projected inflation to moderate to 4.5% for the fiscal year 2024-25.

To 'retain' a forecast means to keep it at the same level as previously projected, indicating no change in the outlook.