MCQs 2026

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and State Forest Departments, is the nodal agency responsible for conducting the All India Tiger Estimation.

The 5th cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation (2022) reported a minimum tiger population of 3,167 in India. This report was released by the Prime Minister in April 2023. A more detailed report in July 2023 indicated an average of 3,682 tigers.

Joint naval exercises like Varuna typically involve complex drills covering anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-air warfare (AAW), and other advanced combat scenarios to enhance joint operational capabilities.

The Varuna exercise aims to strengthen strategic ties and enhance the ability of both navies to conduct complex joint operations, covering various aspects of maritime security.

The Varuna exercise is typically conducted in the Indian Ocean region, enhancing interoperability and coordination between the Indian and French navies.

Developing and testing hypersonic missiles requires significant advancements in materials science, propulsion technology, and sophisticated guidance and control systems.

Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds above Mach 5 and can maneuver unpredictably, making them extremely difficult for current missile defense systems to track and intercept.

BrahMos-II is an advanced supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. While specific test details for 2026 are not publicly confirmed, it is the most advanced hypersonic missile project in India.

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