MCQs - 2026-09

LIGO-India is a major international collaboration. The project involves a consortium of Indian research institutions working closely with the LIGO Laboratory in the USA, which operates the existing LIGO detectors.

LIGO-India's main objective is to join the global network of gravitational-wave observatories to detect gravitational waves, improve the sky localization of sources, and enhance the overall sensitivity of the network for astrophysical observations.

The site for the LIGO-India project has been finalized in Aundha, Hingoli district, Maharashtra. This location was chosen after extensive surveys and considerations.

The 2000 kN thrust Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE-200) was successfully hot-tested for 6.5 seconds at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, in May 2024.

The NGLV is envisioned as a cost-effective, three-stage, reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 10 tonnes to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or 20 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Its reusability aims to significantly reduce launch costs.

ISRO's Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE-200) uses a combination of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) as oxidizer and refined Kerosene (ISROSENE) as fuel. This combination is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional solid or hypergolic propellants.

Mixed trends indicate that while some sectors or companies are performing well, others might be facing challenges. This suggests an uneven economic landscape rather than a uniform boom or bust.

Corporate earnings, often referred to as net income or profit, represent the profitability of a company after all operating expenses, interest, and taxes have been deducted from its revenue.

The topic explicitly states that Q2 FY2026 Corporate Earnings Show Mixed Trends. This implies varied performance across different sectors or companies.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. It serves as a comprehensive scorecard of a given country’s economic health.