MCQs on Entertainment Current Affairs (August 2026)

51.

DRDO recently conducted a successful test of the Agni Prime (Agni-P) missile. What category of missile does Agni Prime primarily belong to?

A Anti-tank Guided Missile

B Short-range Air-to-Air Missile

C New Generation Ballistic Missile

D Cruise Missile

52.

In which year did the 'Varuna' series of naval exercises between India and France commence?

A 1990

B 1993

C 1998

D 2001

53.

What type of military exercise is 'Varuna', the joint exercise between India and France?

A Army Exercise

B Air Force Exercise

C Naval Exercise

D Special Forces Exercise

54.

The 'Varuna 2026' joint naval exercise, which recently concluded, is conducted between India and which other country?

A USA

B Russia

C France

D UK

55.

The DST's Quantum Computing Research Initiative is expected to foster collaboration between which entities?

A Academic institutions and industry.

B Government research labs and international partners.

C Startups and venture capitalists.

D All of the above

56.

What is a potential application area that this Quantum Computing research initiative aims to explore?

A Improving weather forecasting models.

B Developing new drug discovery methods.

C Enhancing cybersecurity protocols.

D All of the above

57.

In 2026, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a new initiative. What is the primary focus of this initiative?

A Artificial Intelligence research for agriculture.

B Quantum Computing research and development.

C Development of new renewable energy sources.

D Advanced materials for aerospace applications.

58.

The successful integration of the Gaganyaan crew module signifies progress towards which significant milestone for ISRO?

A India's first unmanned lunar landing.

B India's first indigenous heavy-lift launch vehicle.

C India's first human spaceflight mission.

D India's first interplanetary probe.

59.

Which of the following is a key component of the Gaganyaan mission, whose integration has been completed by ISRO?

A Service Module

B Orbital Module

C Crew Module

D All of the above

60.

As of 2026, ISRO has completed the integration of the Gaganyaan crew module. What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan programme?

A To establish a permanent lunar base.

B To send Indian astronauts to space and bring them back safely.

C To launch a new generation of communication satellites.

D To conduct deep space exploration missions to Mars.

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