MCQs 2026

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030, a target reiterated at COP26. This forms the core of its renewable energy expansion strategy and is a key benchmark for progress reviews.

This advanced system is crucial for protecting both surface ships and submarines from the persistent threat of torpedoes in modern naval warfare.

The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) in Kochi is the premier DRDO lab responsible for underwater systems, including torpedo countermeasures.

The system is specifically developed to detect, decoy, and neutralize incoming torpedo threats, thereby safeguarding naval vessels.

As a patrol vessel, INS Tarmugli's primary role is to bolster the Indian Navy's capabilities in offshore patrolling and enhancing coastal security.

INS Tarmugli is typically deployed under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, focusing on maritime security in the strategically important island territories.

INS Tarmugli is the lead ship of the Car Nicobar class of patrol vessels, designed for coastal surveillance and interdiction roles.

The mission is structured around four thematic hubs: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) was approved for a period of eight years, from 2023 to 2031, with a total outlay of over ₹6,000 crore.

The National Quantum Mission aims to scale up scientific and industrial R&D in Quantum Technology, focusing on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials.