MCQs on Awards & Honors: Oct 16, 2026 Current Affairs

11.

What is the primary objective of the 'Dharma Guardian' exercise?

A Naval blockade training

B Interoperability in semi-urban and jungle terrain

C Cyber warfare defense

D Space surveillance

12.

The joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is conducted between India and which country?

A France

B Japan

C Australia

D United States

13.

What is the name of the interceptor missile used in the Phase-I of India's BMD system?

A Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) and Advanced Air Defence (AAD)

B Agni-V

C BrahMos

D Akash

14.

The Phase-II of India's BMD program is primarily designed to intercept which type of missiles?

A Short-range cruise missiles

B Intermediate-range ballistic missiles

C Long-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs/ICBMs)

D Anti-tank guided missiles

15.

Which organization is primarily responsible for the development of India's indigenous Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system?

A ISRO

B DRDO

C HAL

D BHEL

16.

What is a significant potential benefit of using AI in early cancer detection?

A Increased cost of diagnostic procedures

B Reduced need for human radiologists

C Earlier diagnosis leading to better treatment outcomes

D Higher rates of false negatives

17.

Which of the following types of medical data is most likely to be used by an AI tool for early cancer detection?

A Patient demographic information

B Electronic health records (EHR) text

C Medical imaging (e.g., CT scans, MRIs, X-rays)

D Wearable device data (e.g., heart rate)

18.

What is the primary capability of the new AI tool discussed in relation to cancer detection?

A Developing new cancer drugs

B Predicting patient response to chemotherapy

C Early detection of cancerous cells from medical images

D Automating surgical procedures

19.

As of 2026, what is the current status of the Gaganyaan mission's crewed flights?

A All crewed flights have been successfully completed.

B The first crewed flight is scheduled for late 2026.

C Uncrewed test flights are ongoing, with crewed flights planned for 2027.

D The mission has been postponed indefinitely due to technical challenges.

20.

Which launch vehicle is being developed by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission?

A PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)

B GSLV Mk III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III)

C SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle)

D RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator)

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