MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs

11.

What is a key characteristic of INS Imphal that enhances its maritime power?

A Amphibious assault capabilities

B Stealth technology

C Nuclear propulsion

D Long-range ballistic missile launch capability

12.

INS Imphal, a recently commissioned stealth destroyer, belongs to which class of warships in the Indian Navy?

A Kolkata-class

B Visakhapatnam-class

C Rajput-class

D Delhi-class

13.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) in India aims to develop quantum computers with what capacity within the next 8 years?

A 50-1000 physical qubits

B 10,000 logical qubits

C 1 million qubits

D 10 qubits only

14.

What is the primary advantage of using 'Diamond' in quantum computing research as explored by Indian scientists?

A It is the cheapest material available for semiconductor manufacturing.

B It allows quantum states to remain stable at room temperature.

C It can store infinite amounts of data without power.

D It is the only material that can conduct electricity at absolute zero.

15.

In 2024-25, Indian researchers from which institute demonstrated a significant breakthrough in developing a 'Quantum Diamond Microchip' for secure communication?

A IIT Bombay

B IISc Bangalore

C IIT Madras

D TIFR Mumbai

16.

Which organization is responsible for the commercial operations of the GSAT-N2 satellite?

A IN-SPACe

B Antrix Corporation

C NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

D ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)

17.

What is the primary objective of the GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) satellite launched by ISRO?

A To provide high-speed internet connectivity for in-flight and maritime communications.

B To monitor climate change patterns in the Indian Ocean region.

C To provide real-time military surveillance over border areas.

D To map mineral resources in the Himalayan region.

18.

Which launch vehicle was utilized by ISRO for the deployment of the GSAT-20 (renamed GSAT-N2) high-throughput communication satellite in late 2024?

A LVM3-M4

B Falcon 9 (SpaceX)

C PSLV-C59

D SSLV-D3

19.

What does maintaining the Repo Rate at 6.50% for an extended period primarily signal about the RBI's monetary policy stance?

A An accommodative stance to boost economic growth aggressively.

B A tightening stance to curb inflation at all costs.

C A pause or 'wait and watch' approach, balancing inflation control with growth support.

D A neutral stance with no specific objective.

20.

Which body within the Reserve Bank of India is primarily responsible for deciding the Repo Rate and other key monetary policy rates?

A Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

B Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)

C Board for Financial Supervision (BFS)

D Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR)

MCQs 2026