INS Tarmugli, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, is primarily classified as what type of vessel?
A Destroyer
B Frigate
C Fast Attack Craft (FAC)
D Submarine
Answer: C
INS Tarmugli is a high-speed Fast Attack Craft (FAC) designed for rapid response, coastal patrol duties, and surveillance operations, making it crucial for enhancing coastal security.
52.
What is the primary function of the new generation sonar systems like HUMSA-UG being inducted by the Indian Navy?
A Air defence
B Anti-submarine warfare
C Surface-to-surface missile guidance
D Mine countermeasures
Answer: B
Sonar systems like HUMSA-UG are specifically designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) to detect, classify, and track underwater threats, thereby protecting naval assets from submarine attacks.
53.
The HUMSA-UG sonar system, crucial for the Indian Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), has been primarily developed by which organization?
A Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Answer: B
The HUMSA-UG sonar system is an indigenous development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically its Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), showcasing India's self-reliance in defense technology.
54.
Which indigenous sonar system, recently inducted by the Indian Navy, significantly enhances its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities?
A HUMSA-UG
B USHUS
C Nagan
D Panchendriya
Answer: A
HUMSA-UG (Hull Mounted Sonar Array - Upgrade) is an advanced indigenous hull-mounted sonar system developed by DRDO, designed to detect and track submarines at longer ranges, thereby significantly enhancing the Indian Navy's ASW capabilities.
55.
What is a key feature of 'BharatGPT' that distinguishes it from many other large language models currently available?
A Its exclusive focus on generating code in Python.
B Its ability to process and generate content in multiple Indian languages.
C Its development using only open-source hardware.
D Its primary function as a real-time translation tool for 100+ languages.
Answer: B
Unlike many models that are primarily English-centric, 'BharatGPT' is specifically trained on a diverse corpus of Indian languages, enabling it to understand nuances and generate contextually relevant content in these languages.
56.
The primary objective behind the development of 'BharatGPT' by IISc Bangalore is to:
A To compete with global AI models like ChatGPT in English.
B To create a specialized AI for space exploration.
C To promote AI research and application in Indian languages and bridge the digital language divide.
D To develop a secure AI for financial transactions.
Answer: C
'BharatGPT' aims to foster AI development and accessibility in Indian languages, making advanced AI tools available to a wider population and preserving linguistic diversity in the digital space.
57.
Which premier Indian institution has developed and introduced 'BharatGPT', an AI model focused on Indian languages?
A Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
B Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
C National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal)
D Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai
Answer: B
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has developed 'BharatGPT', a large language model designed to understand and generate text in various Indian languages.
58.
The successful launch of OceanSat-4 by ISRO in late 2025 is expected to significantly contribute to which global initiative?
A Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)
B International Space Station (ISS) Expansion Program
C Mars Exploration Program
D Lunar Gateway Project
Answer: A
OceanSat-4's data on ocean temperature, currents, and sea surface height will be invaluable for the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), aiding in better climate modeling and prediction.
59.
Which of the following instruments is a key component of the OceanSat-4 payload, crucial for its oceanographic research capabilities?
A High-Resolution Camera (HRC)
B Advanced Ocean Color Monitor (AOCM)
C Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
D Infrared Sounder (IRS)
Answer: B
The Advanced Ocean Color Monitor (AOCM) on OceanSat-4 is designed to study ocean color, which provides vital information about chlorophyll concentration, suspended sediments, and dissolved organic matter, crucial for marine ecosystem studies.
60.
ISRO's OceanSat-4 satellite, launched in late 2025, is primarily designed for which of the following purposes?
A To monitor atmospheric pollution levels across India.
B To conduct advanced oceanographic research and monitor ocean resources.
C To provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote areas.
D To map geological formations and mineral deposits on land.
Answer: B
OceanSat-4 is ISRO's dedicated satellite for ocean observation, aimed at enhancing our understanding of ocean dynamics, climate change impacts on oceans, and sustainable management of marine resources.
