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521.

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India to promote rooftop solar installations in households to support the energy transition?

A PM-KUSUM

B PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

C Green Energy Corridor Project

D National Solar Mission

522.

As of 2026, what is India's stated target for non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

A 400 GW

B 500 GW

C 600 GW

D 750 GW

523.

Which of the following is a key capability of loitering munitions that makes them valuable for modern warfare?

A Ability to carry heavy payloads for troop transport.

B Extended loiter time over a target area to identify and strike.

C High-speed intercontinental travel.

D Jamming enemy communication systems.

524.

Loitering munitions are also commonly referred to as:

A Kamikaze drones

B Reconnaissance drones

C Cargo drones

D Surveillance drones

525.

What is the primary advantage of indigenous loitering munitions for the Indian armed forces?

A Reduced reliance on foreign suppliers and enhanced strategic autonomy.

B Lower cost compared to imported drones.

C Ability to conduct operations in all weather conditions.

D Longer operational range than conventional missiles.

526.

The Varuna-2026 exercise typically involves which of the following types of naval operations?

A Only anti-submarine warfare drills.

B Primarily anti-piracy patrols.

C A wide range of operations including anti-submarine warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and cross-deck operations.

D Exclusively humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises.

527.

What is the primary objective of the Varuna-2026 naval exercise?

A To conduct joint counter-terrorism operations in the Indian Ocean Region.

B To enhance interoperability and coordination between the Indian and French navies in maritime security operations.

C To test new indigenous naval weapon systems developed by India.

D To conduct joint amphibious assault drills in a simulated conflict scenario.

528.

The Varuna-2026 naval exercise, a bilateral maritime drill, is conducted between the Indian Navy and which other navy?

A Royal Australian Navy

B French Navy

C Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

D United States Navy

529.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) was approved by the Union Cabinet to foster quantum technology development in India. What is the approved total outlay and duration for this mission?

A ₹6,003.65 crore for 8 years (2023-24 to 2030-31).

B ₹5,000 crore for 5 years (2024-25 to 2028-29).

C ₹7,500 crore for 10 years (2023-24 to 2032-33).

D ₹4,500 crore for 7 years (2022-23 to 2028-29).

530.

India's National Quantum Mission is exploring various technological platforms for developing quantum processors. Which of the following are key platforms identified for this purpose?

A Superconducting and Photonic technologies.

B Ion-trap and Topological technologies.

C Silicon-based and Diamond-vacancy technologies.

D All of the above.

MCQs - 2026-09