MCQs - 2026-09

An advanced anti-ship missile system significantly boosts a nation's naval power projection capabilities, allowing it to deter or engage enemy fleets effectively.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the primary agency in India responsible for the research, development, and testing of defense technologies, including advanced missile systems.

The new anti-ship missile system tested by DRDO in 2026 is designed for precision strikes against enemy naval vessels.

As a patrol vessel, INS Tarmugli's primary role involves coastal patrol, surveillance, anti-piracy operations, and maritime security.

INS Tarmugli is typically deployed under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, focusing on maritime security in the region.

INS Tarmugli is the third vessel of the Car Nicobar class of patrol vessels, designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

The mission establishes four thematic hubs (Q-Hubs) in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for the National Quantum Mission.

Phase II of the National Quantum Mission emphasizes the transition from experimental prototypes to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems and infrastructure.

LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) is the primary heavy-lift vehicle used by ISRO for deploying advanced, high-mass Earth Observation satellites into precise orbits.