Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-07-17

AI models offer a significant advantage by providing rapid, localized forecasts at a fraction of the computational cost of traditional supercomputer-based models.

AI models learn from historical weather data to predict future states, whereas NWP models solve physical equations of the atmosphere, which is computationally expensive.

GraphCast, developed by Google DeepMind, uses machine learning to provide medium-range weather forecasts that outperform traditional numerical weather prediction models.

Quantum supremacy is the milestone where a quantum device performs a calculation that is beyond the reach of the most powerful classical supercomputers.

QuEra Computing has been at the forefront of using neutral atom arrays to create scalable, error-corrected quantum processors.

Logical qubits are designed to group physical qubits to correct errors, addressing the fundamental issue of quantum decoherence.

NSIL, the commercial arm of ISRO, owns and operates the GSAT-N2 satellite to meet the communication needs of the country.

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

GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) was launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in November 2024 due to its high mass exceeding the capacity of current Indian launch vehicles.