MCQs 2026

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in December 2022, sets out 23 targets for urgent action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. India's strengthened commitment is towards this framework.

ATAGS is a flagship 'Make in India' project led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems as production partners, showcasing indigenous defence capabilities.

ATAGS holds the record for the longest firing range in its class (155mm/52 calibre) globally, achieving ranges of over 48 km with special ammunition, making it a highly advanced system.

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a fully indigenous 155mm/52 calibre towed artillery gun developed by DRDO. It has undergone extensive trials and is expected to be a mainstay of the Indian Army's artillery by 2026, known for its superior range and automation.

Joint military exercises like Varuna are crucial for enhancing interoperability, understanding each other's operational procedures, and strengthening coordination in maritime security operations across various domains.

Varuna is the flagship naval exercise between India and France, symbolizing the strong strategic partnership and maritime cooperation between the two nations since its inception in 1993.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a bilateral naval exercise conducted annually between the Indian and French navies. It aims to enhance interoperability and share best practices in maritime operations.

The fundamental unit of information in a quantum computer is the qubit (quantum bit). Unlike classical bits that can only be 0 or 1, qubits can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various fields, including drug discovery and materials science (developing new antibiotics), complex simulations for weather forecasting, and optimization problems in financial modeling.

Maintaining qubit coherence, which is the ability of qubits to remain in a superposition of states, is a significant challenge in building stable and functional quantum computers. Qubits are highly sensitive to environmental noise.