MCQs 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for the mission's implementation.

The mission emphasizes community participation and scientific methods to ensure the long-term sustainability of mangrove ecosystems.

The development and testing of an advanced ICBM with MIRV capabilities significantly bolster India's strategic nuclear triad, which comprises land-based ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers.

The new generation ballistic missile incorporates a solid propellant system, which offers advantages like extended shelf life, reduced maintenance, and faster launch readiness compared to liquid propellant systems.

The new generation ballistic missile tested by DRDO in 2026 is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) capable of carrying multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs), significantly enhancing India's strategic deterrence capabilities.

'Varuna' is a long-standing bilateral naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, aimed at enhancing interoperability and cooperation.

The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy is primarily involved in the 'Varuna' exercise due to its geographical proximity to the exercise areas and its role in maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

The Varuna 2026 exercise, held in the Arabian Sea, emphasized advanced air defense operations and anti-submarine warfare, showcasing the growing interoperability between the Indian and French navies.

The AI Innovation Centre focuses on developing Bhashini-integrated large language models to support diverse Indian languages and local applications.

MeitY is the nodal ministry responsible for overseeing the IndiaAI Mission and its various research and infrastructure components.