MCQs - 2026-09

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was launched in 2014-15 as one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to address issues related to sustainable agriculture in the context of changing climate.

The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.

The recent successful test of the upgraded BrahMos missile by the Indian Navy was conducted from a naval destroyer, showcasing its operational readiness and integration with frontline warships.

The upgraded BrahMos missile tested by the Indian Navy features enhanced capabilities, including an extended range and improved speed, making it a more potent weapon system.

The Yudh Abhyas exercise is primarily a bilateral army exercise. While other forces might observe or participate in related activities, the core participation in 2026 involved the Indian Army and the US Army, with elements of the Indian Air Force providing support.

The Yudh Abhyas 2026 exercise was conducted in the high-altitude mountainous terrain of Himachal Pradesh, focusing on interoperability and joint operations in such challenging environments.

The Yudh Abhyas series of exercises primarily focuses on conventional warfare scenarios, with the 2026 edition emphasizing large-scale operations in mountainous terrain, reflecting the strategic importance of such environments.

The government has fixed the inflation target at 4% with a tolerance band of +/- 2% (i.e., 2% to 6%) for the RBI.

The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), releases the CPI data.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Combined is the headline inflation measure used by the RBI for its monetary policy framework.