MCQs - 2026-07

INS Sahyadri, a guided-missile frigate, was among the key Indian Navy assets that participated in the 2026 JIMEX exercise in the Indian Ocean, alongside other naval platforms.

The 12th edition of the India-Japan joint maritime exercise 'JIMEX' was conducted in the Indian Ocean in 2026, enhancing interoperability and coordination between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

NEEDS_REVIEW: A factual explanation cannot be provided as the existence and launch of GSAT-32 by ISRO could not be verified as a current fact in 2026.

NEEDS_REVIEW: A factual explanation cannot be provided as the existence and launch of GSAT-32 by ISRO could not be verified as a current fact in 2026.

NEEDS_REVIEW: A factual explanation cannot be provided as the existence and launch of GSAT-32 by ISRO could not be verified as a current fact in 2026.

The initiative aims to significantly boost renewable energy capacity, targeting to achieve 50% share in the country's total energy mix by the year 2030.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) was the lead ministry in announcing and formulating this significant investment plan for the renewable energy sector.

The government announced a major investment initiative of $120 billion in the renewable energy sector in July 2026, focusing on expanding solar and wind energy capacities.

The international agency revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 upwards by 10 basis points in its July 2026 update, from 6.7% to 6.8%.

The international agency attributed the upward revision to stronger-than-expected domestic demand, particularly in consumption, and a sustained momentum in manufacturing.