MCQs on India's AI Supercomputer & OceanSat-4 Launch (Aug 2026)

1.

What is the significance of launching 'OceanSat-4' for India's maritime sector?

A It will primarily aid in naval defense and surveillance.

B It will help in improving fishing forecasts and managing marine ecosystems.

C It is intended for communication services to remote islands.

D It will be used for charting new shipping routes.

2.

The 'OceanSat-4' satellite is equipped with advanced payloads for which specific type of marine monitoring?

A Deep-sea exploration and submarine tracking.

B Coastal erosion and shoreline mapping.

C Ocean color and sea surface temperature analysis.

D Marine biodiversity assessment using sonar technology.

3.

ISRO recently launched the 'OceanSat-4' satellite. What is the primary mission objective of this satellite?

A To study the Earth's atmosphere and climate change.

B To enhance marine resource monitoring and oceanographic studies.

C To provide global internet connectivity.

D To conduct astronomical observations of distant galaxies.

4.

What is the primary objective behind the establishment of the 'Param Shakti' AI supercomputer in India?

A To reduce reliance on foreign supercomputing facilities for academic research.

B To exclusively support the Indian defense sector's computational needs.

C To enhance India's capabilities in space exploration missions.

D To provide high-performance computing resources for national security purposes only.

5.

The 'Param Shakti' AI supercomputer is designed to boost research in which of the following areas?

A Only weather forecasting and climate modeling

B Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics

C Nuclear physics and particle accelerators

D Biotechnology and genetic engineering only

6.

India recently unveiled its advanced AI supercomputer named 'Param Shakti'. Which institution is primarily associated with the development and deployment of this supercomputer?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

D Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-08-31