MCQs - 2026-07

Jyothi Yarraji clinched a silver medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championships 2026.

The Asian Athletics Championships 2026 were held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Asian Athletics Championships 2026.

Such national innovation awards typically encourage participation from a wide range of innovators, including individuals, startups, small and medium enterprises, and research bodies.

The award specifically focuses on innovations that contribute to sustainability, which includes tackling environmental issues and improving resource utilization.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) often plays a key role in recognizing and promoting innovation in science and technology, including sustainable technologies.

The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar is specifically for young writers, and the age limit is typically set at 35 years as of January 1st of the award year.

The Yuva Puraskar is given for an outstanding book published in any of the 24 major Indian languages during the preceding year.

The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is responsible for announcing the Yuva Puraskar.

While cyber capabilities are crucial for modern warfare, the 'Agni-Astra' program specifically targets the modernization of artillery and missile systems. Cyber warfare units would typically fall under a different, broader modernization initiative.