MCQs 2026

Next-gen communication satellites, with their high-throughput capabilities, are crucial for bridging the digital divide and providing high-speed broadband internet access, especially to remote and underserved areas across India.

Due to its heavy payload mass and ISRO's GSLV Mk III capacity limitations for such a satellite at the time, CMS-04 (formerly GSAT-20) was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

ISRO's next-gen communication satellites, such as CMS-04 (formerly GSAT-20), are designed as high-throughput satellites (HTS) utilizing Ka-band transponders. This technology enables them to provide significantly higher data transfer rates and enhanced broadband connectivity.

Maintaining the repo rate for an extended period suggests the MPC believes current monetary policy settings are appropriate for balancing the need to control inflation with the objective of supporting sustainable economic growth.

The RBI's primary objective is to achieve the inflation target of 4% (+/- 2%) while supporting economic growth. Maintaining the repo rate helps manage inflation expectations and control price rise.

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the seventh consecutive time in its latest review in 2026.

The Green Transition refers to the global shift towards environmentally sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprints to combat climate change.

The European Commission, as the executive branch of the EU, leads the strategic dialogues and policy implementation with India.

The India-EU partnership focuses on climate action, renewable energy, and sustainable development as part of the green transition.

The five permanent members of the UNSC are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.