MCQs - 2026-08

The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft for hypersonic flight, developed by DRDO, and is a crucial step towards developing advanced hypersonic missile systems.

Hypersonic missiles are defined by their ability to travel at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) or greater, making them extremely difficult to intercept.

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is the premier agency of the Ministry of Defence in India, responsible for the research, development, and testing of various defense technologies, including missile systems.

The 'Yudh Abhyas' exercises primarily focus on enhancing interoperability, sharing best practices, and developing joint capabilities for various scenarios, including peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and disaster relief operations.

As the name suggests, 'Yudh Abhyas' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and the United States, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation.

Yudh Abhyas is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army, focusing on enhancing interoperability and cooperation in various combat scenarios.

Quantum computing is being leveraged for complex simulations in drug discovery and material science, which are computationally intensive for classical computers.

A key pillar of India's quantum strategy is securing data through quantum-resistant cryptography and building indigenous quantum hardware.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) was approved to scale up scientific and industrial R&D in quantum technology, including quantum computing, communication, and sensing.

Multi-beam frequency reuse technology allows for higher data throughput by reusing the same frequency spectrum across different geographical beams.