MCQs - 2026-09

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.

Aditya-L1 was India's first dedicated solar mission, successfully launched to study the Sun from a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point. Aditya-III would be a subsequent mission in this series.

Solar observatories like the Aditya series are typically placed in a halo orbit around a Lagrange point (L1 or L2) between the Sun and Earth. This allows for continuous, unobstructed views of the Sun without occultation by Earth or the Moon.

Following Aditya-L1 and Aditya-L2, the Aditya-III mission, like its predecessors, would primarily focus on studying the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona), solar winds, and their impact on space weather.

Agni-VI is anticipated to feature a four-stage solid propulsion system, which would enhance its range and potentially allow for the integration of Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs), a significant technological advancement.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the premier agency of the Government of India, responsible for the research and development of military technology, including ballistic missiles like the Agni series.

Agni-VI is envisioned as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a projected range significantly greater than its predecessors, making it capable of striking targets across continents.

The PLI scheme for semiconductors focuses on the hardware manufacturing aspects, including design, fabrication, and assembly/testing/packaging. Software development for operating systems is generally outside the scope of this specific hardware-centric PLI scheme.