MCQs - 2026-08

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme aims to provide financial and water security to farmers by promoting solar energy. It supports the installation of grid-connected solar power plants, standalone solar pumps, and solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.

India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. Driven by significant investments in solar and wind power, the total installed renewable energy capacity, including large hydro, is projected to reach approximately 300 GW by early 2026, demonstrating a robust growth trajectory.

'Varunastra' is a heavyweight torpedo designed for anti-surface warfare, capable of engaging and neutralizing enemy surface vessels.

The 'Varunastra' torpedo is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.

The indigenous heavyweight torpedo 'Varunastra' has been successfully integrated onto multiple platforms of the Indian Navy, including INS Shivalik Class Frigates, INS Kolkata Class Destroyers, and INS Kamorta Class Corvettes.

The 'Yudh Abhyas' is a bilateral joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the United States Army.

The 'Yudh Abhyas' exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and US armies in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and conventional warfare operations.

The 2026 edition of the India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced in Uttarakhand.

The core function of such an AI system is to accurately identify diseases at an early stage and often suggest appropriate treatments, empowering farmers to make informed decisions and protect their crops.

Crop disease detection often involves analyzing visual data (images of leaves, stems, etc.) to identify symptoms. Computer Vision is the field of AI that enables computers to "see" and interpret visual information.