MCQs 2026

The 2026 edition of the India-France Joint Naval Exercise 'Varuna' concluded in the Arabian Sea.

Scientific interest in lunar water ice, particularly in permanently shadowed regions near the poles, is high due to its implications for future human missions and resource utilization. Therefore, polar regions are prime targets for sample return missions.

A sample return mission, like Chandrayaan-4 is anticipated to be, necessitates the capability to lift off from the Moon and rendezvous with an orbiting spacecraft. Therefore, a lunar ascent module is a critical technological requirement.

Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved a soft landing and conducted in-situ scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-4 is widely expected to focus on sample return, building upon the technological advancements of its predecessors, to enable more in-depth scientific study on Earth.

Governments often use incentives like Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) and tax benefits to encourage investment in strategic sectors like renewable energy, making projects more financially viable.

A major driver for boosting renewable energy investment is to fulfill international climate change obligations (like those under the Paris Agreement) and to significantly reduce India's carbon footprint.

The government's focus on renewable energy investment in 2026 would primarily target sources like solar and wind power, which are the most rapidly growing and scalable renewable technologies.

Even with strong growth, rising input costs (raw materials, energy, logistics) can put pressure on profit margins for manufacturers, posing a significant challenge to sustained growth.

Government initiatives like 'Make in India' and increased spending on infrastructure are designed to boost domestic manufacturing. In Q2 2026, these policies would likely be a significant driver of the observed strong growth.

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is a key economic indicator that provides a timely read on the health of the manufacturing and services sectors. A PMI above 50 generally indicates expansion, and strong growth in Q2 2026 would be reflected in a high PMI reading.