MCQs 2026

The National Quantum Mission, approved by the Government of India, aims to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits over the next 8 years.

Diamond-based quantum systems, specifically those using Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, are highly valued because they can maintain quantum coherence at room temperature, unlike many other qubits.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have been at the forefront of developing quantum technologies, including diamond-based quantum sensors and microchips for secure communication.

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, is responsible for the commercial operations and utilization of the GSAT-N2 satellite.

GSAT-N2 is a high-throughput satellite designed to provide broadband services, including in-flight and maritime connectivity, across India.

ISRO's commercial arm, NSIL, utilized SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch the GSAT-N2 satellite as it exceeded the payload capacity of current Indian launch vehicles.

Maintaining the repo rate for an extended period, especially after a series of hikes, indicates a 'wait and watch' approach by the RBI. This stance aims to assess the impact of previous policy actions on inflation and growth, balancing the need to control price rises with supporting economic activity.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a six-member body, headed by the RBI Governor, entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark interest rate (repo rate) to achieve the inflation target.

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the seventh consecutive review, indicating a focus on inflation control while supporting growth.

The expansion of BRICS, particularly with the inclusion of major oil-producing nations, could accelerate efforts to develop alternative payment mechanisms and reduce reliance on the US dollar in international trade and finance.