MCQs - 2026-08

Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to ensure that by 2030 at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, and marine and coastal areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions, are effectively conserved and managed.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in December 2022, sets out 23 targets for 2030 to protect and restore ecosystems. India has been actively participating and reaffirming its commitment to this framework.

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.