Which of the following is the primary objective of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023?
A To make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen.
B To replace all fossil fuels with green hydrogen by 2030.
C To achieve 100% renewable energy capacity by 2040.
D To develop hydrogen-powered vehicles for public transport exclusively.
Answer: A
The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023, aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. It seeks to reduce fossil fuel imports and decarbonize major economic sectors.
52.
What is a key characteristic of the new indigenous stealth frigates commissioned by the Indian Navy?
A Advanced stealth technology to reduce radar signature
B Ability to launch nuclear missiles
C Designed exclusively for anti-submarine warfare
D Powered solely by sail
Answer: A
The 'stealth' aspect of these frigates refers to their design incorporating advanced technologies to minimize their detection by enemy radar and sonar systems, making them harder to track and target.
53.
The new indigenous stealth frigate belongs to which class of warships being built by India?
A Project 15A
B Project 17A
C Project 75I
D Project 11356
Answer: B
The new indigenous stealth frigates commissioned by the Indian Navy, such as INS Tushil and INS Tamal (hypothetical names for 2026 context, actual names may vary), are part of Project 17A, which focuses on advanced stealth frigates.
54.
The Indian Navy recently commissioned a new indigenous stealth frigate. What is the name of this newly commissioned frigate?
A INS Vikrant
B INS Imphal
C INS Visakhapatnam
D INS Surat
Answer: B
INS Imphal, a P15B stealth guided-missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2023. While it's a destroyer, it incorporates advanced stealth features similar to modern frigates.
55.
Which branches of the armed forces participated in the 'Dharma Guardian 2026' exercise?
A Indian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
B Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
C Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force
D All of the above
Answer: A
The Dharma Guardian exercise is primarily a bilateral army exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
56.
In which region of India was the 'Dharma Guardian 2026' joint military exercise primarily held?
A Rajasthan
B West Bengal
C Maharashtra
D Assam
Answer: C
The Dharma Guardian exercises have frequently been held in Rajasthan, but recent editions have also taken place in other locations like Maharashtra, focusing on different aspects of military cooperation.
57.
The 2026 edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' was recently conducted. Which of the following was the primary focus of this year's exercise?
A Counter-terrorism operations in urban areas
B Amphibious warfare and island defence
C Joint disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
D Naval blockade and anti-piracy drills
Answer: A
The Dharma Guardian exercise series primarily focuses on counter-terrorism operations, particularly in urban environments, and enhancing interoperability between the Indian and Japanese armies.
58.
In which stage of the drug discovery and development pipeline is AI currently demonstrating the most transformative potential and achieving significant breakthroughs?
A Only in the final phase of clinical trials (Phase III).
B Post-market surveillance and pharmacovigilance.
C Target identification, lead generation, and optimization.
D Large-scale manufacturing and distribution logistics.
Answer: C
AI excels in the early, data-intensive stages of drug discovery, such as identifying potential drug targets, generating novel molecular structures, and optimizing lead compounds for efficacy and safety before preclinical testing.
59.
Which specific application of AI has been instrumental in predicting complex protein structures, a critical step for designing new drugs?
A Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
B Deep Learning models, such as those used in AlphaFold.
C Blockchain technology for data security.
D Quantum computing for data storage.
Answer: B
Deep Learning models, exemplified by Google DeepMind's AlphaFold, have revolutionized structural biology by accurately predicting protein 3D structures from amino acid sequences, which is vital for understanding disease mechanisms and designing targeted therapies.
60.
What is the most significant impact of recent breakthroughs in AI on the drug discovery process?
A Eliminating the need for human researchers in laboratories.
B Dramatically accelerating the identification and optimization of drug candidates.
C Guaranteeing all newly discovered drugs are completely side-effect free.
D Replacing all traditional clinical trials with AI simulations.
Answer: B
AI has significantly sped up the early stages of drug discovery, from target identification to lead optimization, by analyzing vast datasets and predicting molecular interactions more efficiently than traditional methods.
