MCQs - 2026-08

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.

The next-gen satellites aim to bridge the digital divide by providing high-throughput connectivity across India, including remote and underserved regions.

LVM3 is the heavy-lift launch vehicle currently designated for ISRO's next-gen communication satellite missions due to its high payload capacity to GTO.

The PLI scheme covers 14 key sectors including Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery, Automobiles & Auto Components, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Food Products, High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules, White Goods, etc., but not primary education services.

The PLI scheme offers incentives, usually calculated as a percentage of incremental sales (over a base year) of goods manufactured in India, to eligible companies for a period of 4-6 years.