MCQs: Defense & Security Current Affairs

1.

The Gaganyaan mission is being developed by which Indian space agency?

A DRDO

B ISRO

C HAL

D BEL

2.

Which of the following is a key component of the Gaganyaan mission's preparation for human spaceflight?

A Development of a new heavy-lift rocket

B Successful completion of uncrewed test flights

C Training of astronauts in zero-gravity environments

D All of the above

3.

As of 2026, what is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?

A To send an uncrewed probe to Mars

B To conduct a human spaceflight mission within Indian territory

C To achieve the first Indian human spaceflight mission

D To establish a permanent lunar base

4.

The deployment of INSAT-4KS is expected to significantly boost which sector in India?

A Agriculture

B Telecommunications and Broadcasting

C Healthcare

D Education

5.

Which launch vehicle was used by ISRO for the deployment of the INSAT-4KS satellite?

A PSLV-C58

B GSLV Mk III

C SSLV-D3

D LVM3-M4

6.

What is the primary purpose of the INSAT-4KS satellite, successfully deployed by ISRO?

A Earth observation and weather forecasting

B Communication and broadcasting services

C Navigation and positioning services

D Scientific research and space exploration

7.

How does the PLI scheme incentivize manufacturers?

A By providing direct cash grants for land acquisition

B By offering incentives based on incremental sales of manufactured goods

C By waiving all income taxes for 20 years

D By providing free electricity to all factories

8.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the PLI scheme for Green Technology?

A Ministry of Finance

B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D Ministry of External Affairs

9.

What is the primary goal of the newly launched PLI scheme for Green Technology Manufacturing in 2026?

A To increase import of solar panels

B To incentivize domestic production of green energy components

C To reduce corporate tax for IT companies

D To privatize public sector power plants

10.

Who chairs the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India?

A Union Finance Minister

B RBI Governor

C Chief Economic Advisor

D Deputy Governor of RBI

MCQs 2026