MCQs 2026

A major conservation strategy for the Great Indian Bustard has been to mitigate the threat of collision with power lines, which are a significant cause of mortality. Undergrounding these lines in their habitats is a key measure being implemented.

Hypersonic missiles combine high speed with the ability to maneuver during flight, making them extremely difficult for current air defense systems to intercept.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the nodal agency responsible for India's defense research and missile development.

Hypersonic missiles are defined by their ability to travel at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) or higher.

The exercise involves a complex mix of frontline warships, including destroyers, frigates, and submarines, to simulate real-world naval combat scenarios.

Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise aimed at strengthening strategic ties and improving maritime cooperation between the two nations.

The Varuna 2026 exercise was held in the Arabian Sea to enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.

AI tools can process vast amounts of genetic data rapidly and identify subtle patterns that might be missed by human analysis, leading to more accurate and quicker diagnoses for rare genetic disorders, which often have long diagnostic odysseys.

As stated in the topic, the tool specifically utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze complex genetic data and assist in the diagnosis of rare genetic disorders.

IIT Madras has been at the forefront of AI research and its applications in healthcare, including the development of tools for medical diagnosis, aligning with the premise of this topic.