Environment & Ecology MCQs: September 2026 Current Affairs

11.

What is the primary objective of the 'Varuna' naval exercise between India and France?

A Land warfare training

B Air combat drills

C Enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

D Counter-terrorism operations

12.

The 'Varuna' joint naval exercise is conducted between India and which other country?

A France

B USA

C Russia

D Japan

13.

Which of the following is a major challenge currently being addressed in quantum-assisted drug discovery as of 2026?

A Lack of internet connectivity

B Quantum decoherence and high error rates in qubits

C The inability to store data on hard drives

D Excessive use of electricity for classical servers

14.

Why is quantum computing considered superior to classical supercomputing for drug discovery?

A It uses binary bits that are faster than qubits

B It can naturally model the quantum mechanical nature of chemical bonds and molecular structures

C It requires no cooling systems

D It is cheaper to manufacture than classical processors

15.

In 2026, which quantum computing approach has shown the most significant promise in simulating molecular interactions for drug discovery?

A Quantum Annealing

B Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE)

C Superconducting Qubit Error Correction

D Topological Quantum Computing

16.

What is the primary objective of the 'Bhuvan' portal integration with ISRO's latest Earth Observation satellites?

A To provide real-time satellite navigation for civilian aircraft

B To facilitate public access to geospatial data and satellite imagery for developmental planning

C To control deep space communication networks

D To launch small satellites into Low Earth Orbit

17.

The NISAR mission, a joint collaboration between ISRO and NASA, primarily utilizes which technology for Earth observation?

A Optical Imaging

B Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

C Thermal Infrared Sensing

D LiDAR Technology

18.

Which satellite mission, launched by ISRO in 2026, is specifically designed for high-resolution hyperspectral imaging to monitor climate change and agricultural health?

A EOS-09

B NISAR

C GISAT-3

D RISAT-2A

19.

The RBI's enhanced digital lending norms in 2026 aim to bring more fintech players into the formal financial system. What is a key mechanism to achieve this?

A By allowing unregulated lending practices.

B By establishing clear guidelines and a robust regulatory framework that encourages compliance.

C By increasing the number of intermediaries without clear roles.

D By discouraging data sharing between fintechs and banks.

20.

In 2026, the RBI's strengthened digital lending framework requires Regulated Entities (REs) to ensure that all loan agreements are provided to the borrower. What is the typical format for this disclosure?

A Only verbal confirmation is required.

B A physical copy mailed to the borrower's last known address.

C A digital copy provided upfront before the loan contract is signed.

D A summary provided only after the loan tenure is completed.

MCQs 2026