What is the primary objective of the National Coastal Resilience Mission launched by India?
A To promote coastal tourism and infrastructure development.
B To enhance the resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems to climate change impacts and natural disasters.
C To regulate fishing activities and maritime trade along the Indian coastline.
D To establish a dedicated naval force for coastal security.
Answer: B
The National Coastal Resilience Mission aims to strengthen the capacity of coastal regions to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion, thereby protecting both human populations and natural ecosystems.
52.
Which of the following is a key objective of the Indian Navy's efforts to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness?
A To monitor and deter illegal fishing activities
B To track the movement of all commercial shipping
C To ensure freedom of navigation and deter maritime threats
D All of the above
Answer: D
Enhanced MDA by the Indian Navy serves multiple purposes, including combating illegal activities, ensuring safe passage for legitimate maritime traffic, and safeguarding national interests against various maritime threats.
53.
The Indian Navy's Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) plays a crucial role in:
A Designing new naval vessels
B Coordinating joint military exercises
C Consolidating and analyzing maritime data for situational awareness
D Training naval personnel in combat operations
Answer: C
IMAC serves as the nodal hub for the Indian Navy's maritime data fusion and analysis, providing real-time situational awareness of the Indian Ocean Region.
54.
Which of the following technologies is being increasingly utilized by the Indian Navy to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)?
A Satellite Imagery and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
B Sonar and Underwater Acoustic Systems
C Coastal Radar Chains and Automatic Identification System (AIS)
D All of the above
Answer: D
The Indian Navy employs a multi-pronged approach using satellite imagery, UAVs for surveillance, advanced sonar for underwater detection, coastal radar networks, and AIS for tracking vessels to achieve comprehensive MDA.
55.
iCET पहल एक रणनीतिक संवाद है जिसका उद्देश्य निम्नलिखित में से किन डोमेन में सहयोग के लिए एक द्विपक्षीय ढांचा स्थापित करना है?
A Space Exploration and Satellite Technology
B Critical and Emerging Technologies
C Nuclear Energy and Renewable Energy
D Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Answer: B
The full name of the initiative, 'Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology', clearly indicates its focus on fostering cooperation in these specific technological domains.
56.
Which organizations are the primary nodal agencies for the India-US iCET initiative from the Indian side?
A DRDO and ISRO
B Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs
C National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and Department of Defence Production (DDP)
D Indian Army and Indian Air Force
Answer: C
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence are the key Indian agencies driving the iCET initiative.
57.
The India-US iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) aims to foster collaboration in which of the following defense technology areas?
A Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Telecommunications
B Nuclear Propulsion and Hypersonic Missiles
C Cyber Warfare and Space-based Surveillance
D All of the above
Answer: D
The iCET initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at co-development and co-production of critical and emerging technologies, including AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, and defense innovation.
58.
What is a key aspect of India's recent Deep Space Network expansion efforts to support future ambitious missions?
A Establishing new DSN facilities in polar regions
B Upgrading existing antenna dishes to larger diameters (e.g., 32-meter antenna)
C Developing a network of underwater acoustic sensors
D Focusing solely on optical communication for deep space
Answer: B
India's DSN expansion primarily involves enhancing the capabilities of its existing facilities, notably by upgrading and adding larger antenna dishes (like the 32-meter antenna) to improve signal reception and transmission for more distant and complex missions.
59.
Where is India's primary Deep Space Network (IDSN) facility located?
A Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
B Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
C Byalalu, near Bengaluru, Karnataka
D Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Answer: C
The Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) is located at Byalalu, approximately 40 km from Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is operated by ISRO.
60.
What is the primary purpose of a Deep Space Network (DSN) like India's IDSN?
A Tracking Earth-orbiting satellites for weather forecasting
B Providing communication and tracking support for interplanetary missions
C Facilitating terrestrial mobile communication services
D Monitoring space debris in low Earth orbit
Answer: B
A Deep Space Network is essential for sending commands to and receiving telemetry data from spacecraft engaged in missions beyond Earth's orbit, such as lunar, Martian, or other planetary probes.
