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51.

The India-Japan Maritime Security Dialogue, initiated in 2026, primarily focuses on enhancing cooperation in which of the following key areas?

A Space exploration and satellite technology

B Counter-terrorism and cyber security

C Maritime domain awareness, capacity building, and information sharing

D Joint development of advanced agricultural technologies

52.

Beyond traditional lithium-ion, which two advanced energy storage technologies are being actively researched and developed for applications ranging from electric vehicles to grid-scale long-duration storage, offering improved safety and efficiency?

A Alkaline batteries and Zinc-carbon batteries

B Solid-state batteries and Flow batteries

C Nickel-metal hydride and Silver-oxide batteries

D Dry cell batteries and Wet cell batteries

53.

Which emerging battery technology is gaining significant attention for its potential to offer a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage, particularly due to abundant raw materials?

A Nickel-cadmium batteries

B Lead-acid batteries

C Sodium-ion batteries

D Mercury-zinc batteries

54.

Why is the development of advanced sustainable energy storage technologies crucial for India's energy security and climate goals?

A To reduce reliance on fossil fuels and integrate renewable energy sources effectively

B To increase the export of crude oil to other nations

C To solely focus on nuclear power generation without other alternatives

D To decrease overall electricity consumption across all sectors

55.

Which of the following is NOT a primary thrust area identified under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?

A Quantum Computing

B Quantum Communication

C Quantum Biology for genetic engineering

D Quantum Sensing and Metrology

56.

What is the approximate financial outlay and duration approved for India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?

A INR 2,000 crore over 5 years

B INR 6,000 crore over 8 years

C INR 10,000 crore over 10 years

D INR 3,500 crore over 7 years

57.

Which national initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to propel India into a leading position in quantum technologies by developing quantum computers, quantum communication, and quantum sensing?

A National Quantum Mission (NQM)

B Digital India Quantum Program (DIQP)

C Atmanirbhar Quantum Initiative (AQI)

D Indian Quantum Leap Project (IQLP)

58.

If the RBI observes a persistent liquidity surplus in the banking system in July 2026, what action would it typically take to manage it?

A Conducting reverse repo operations under LAF to absorb liquidity.

B Reducing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks.

C Lowering the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for banks.

D Encouraging banks to increase lending without any intervention.

59.

Which of the following tools is MOST LIKELY being used by the RBI in July 2026 to manage systemic liquidity, given the current economic conditions?

A Long-term infrastructure bonds issued by the government.

B Open Market Operations (OMOs) and Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) repo/reverse repo operations.

C Direct cash transfers to citizens.

D Issuance of new currency notes.

60.

In July 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively managing liquidity in the banking system. What is the primary objective of RBI's liquidity management operations?

A To deliberately create a liquidity deficit to push up interest rates.

B To ensure adequate liquidity to meet the economy's credit needs and maintain financial stability.

C To absorb all excess liquidity to prevent any potential asset bubbles.

D To exclusively manage the government's borrowing program.

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