MCQs: Science & Technology Current Affairs (Sept 2026)

131.

The recent propulsion system test by ISRO is aimed at supporting which upcoming series of missions?

A Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight

B Chandrayaan-4 and Venus Orbiter Mission

C Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)

D Earth Observation Satellite Series

132.

In 2026, ISRO successfully tested a high-thrust cryogenic engine for deep space missions. Which propellant combination is primarily used in this advanced cryogenic engine?

A Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen

B Liquid Methane and Liquid Oxygen

C UDMH and Nitrogen Tetroxide

D Solid Fuel and Liquid Oxidizer

133.

In the context of the National Quantum Mission, what does 'Q-Hubs' refer to?

A Quantum-based internet service providers for rural areas.

B Specialized research centers focused on Quantum Computing, Communication, Sensing, and Materials.

C Quantum encryption keys for banking transactions.

D High-speed quantum data storage facilities.

134.

Which nodal agency is responsible for implementing the National Quantum Mission in India?

A Department of Science and Technology (DST)

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

C NITI Aayog

D ISRO

135.

What is the primary focus of Phase II of India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?

A Focusing solely on theoretical research in quantum mechanics.

B Scaling up quantum hardware development and building fault-tolerant quantum computers.

C Establishing international diplomatic ties for quantum trade.

D Replacing all classical computers with quantum computers in government offices.

136.

Which launch vehicle is primarily designated for the deployment of ISRO's heavy-lift Earth Observation satellites in the current 2026 operational framework?

A PSLV-XL

B GSLV Mk III (LVM3)

C SSLV

D NGLV

137.

What is the primary objective of the NISAR mission, a collaborative Earth Observation project between ISRO and NASA?

A To provide real-time weather forecasting for the Indian Ocean region.

B To map the Earth's surface using dual-frequency radar to observe changes in ecosystems and ice sheets.

C To establish a dedicated satellite constellation for maritime surveillance.

D To test deep space communication technologies.

138.

Which satellite series is being developed by ISRO as the next-generation Earth Observation mission to replace the legacy Resourcesat and Cartosat series?

A EOS-Next

B NISAR-2

C GISAT-Next

D Oceansat-4

139.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

140.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

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