MCQ Test: India Achieves Milestones in Defense, Deep-Sea Exploration, and Renewable Energy

1. India recently conducted a successful rail-based launch of which missile, significantly enhancing its mobility and operational readiness?

A) BrahMos B) Prithvi C) Agni Prime D) Akash

2. The Agni Prime missile, also known as Agni-P, is the sixth missile in the Agni series. What is its stated range?

A) Up to 500 km B) Up to 1,000 km C) Up to 2,000 km D) Up to 3,500 km

3. Which organization is responsible for the development of the Agni Prime missile?

A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) D) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

4. The successful rail-based launch of Agni Prime places India among a select group of nations with this capability. Which of the following countries are also mentioned as having rail-based ballistic missile capabilities?

A) Japan, Germany, France B) USA, China, Russia C) UK, Israel, South Korea D) Canada, Australia, Brazil

5. What historic achievement did India recently make regarding deep-sea mineral exploration contracts from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?

A) First country to discover a new deep-sea mineral B) First country globally to hold two deep-sea mineral exploration contracts C) Secured the largest deep-sea exploration area globally D) Developed the technology for autonomous deep-sea mining

6. The new deep-sea mineral exploration contract secured by India is for polymetallic sulphide (PMS) exploration in which specific region?

A) Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone B) Atlantic Ocean's Mid-Atlantic Ridge C) Indian Ocean's Carlsberg Ridge D) Southern Ocean's Kerguelen Plateau

7. Which Indian organization is slated to commence exploration under the new deep-sea mineral contract in 2026?

A) Geological Survey of India (GSI) B) National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) C) National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa D) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

8. Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) are rich seabed deposits. Which of the following crucial metals are explicitly mentioned as being present in PMS?

A) Aluminium, Iron, Titanium B) Copper, Zinc, Lead, Gold, Silver C) Uranium, Thorium, Plutonium D) Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel

9. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently developed silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a record 30% power conversion efficiency (PCE)?

A) IIT Bombay B) IIT Delhi C) IIT Madras D) IIT Roorkee

10. The development of 30% PCE solar cells by IIT Roorkee is crucial for India's goal of achieving how much renewable energy by 2030?

A) 100 GW B) 250 GW C) 500 GW D) 1000 GW

11. Who led the research team at IIT Roorkee that achieved the breakthrough in high-efficiency solar cells?

A) Dr. R. Chidambaram B) Prof. Soumitra Satapathi C) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam D) Prof. C.N.R. Rao

12. According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, what is the projected value of India's pharma exports for this year, exceeding its current value of nearly 27 billion dollars?

A) Exceed 20 billion dollars B) Exceed 30 billion dollars C) Exceed 40 billion dollars D) Exceed 50 billion dollars

13. India is often referred to as the 'Pharmacy of the World'. To how many countries does India supply vaccines?

A) Over 50 countries B) Over 100 countries C) Over 150 countries D) Over 200 countries

14. The number of biotech startups in India has shown rapid expansion. From approximately 50 startups in 2014, how many are there currently?

A) More than 1,000 B) More than 5,000 C) More than 11,000 D) More than 20,000

15. A new SODAR system facility was inaugurated at the India Meteorological Department (IMD). What does SODAR stand for?

A) Solar Observation and Data Acquisition Radar B) Sound Detection and Ranging C) Satellite Orbiting Data Analysis Recorder D) Seismic Oceanographic Depth Analysis Reactor

16. Which organization designed and developed the SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR–AMPRI), Bhopal C) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) D) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

17. What is the primary purpose of the new SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

A) To monitor seismic activity B) To track deep-sea currents C) To enhance meteorological forecasting, validation, and research D) To detect airborne pathogens

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India Achieves Milestones in Defense, Deep-Sea Exploration, and Renewable Energy

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1. India recently conducted a successful rail-based launch of which missile, significantly enhancing its mobility and operational readiness?

2. The Agni Prime missile, also known as Agni-P, is the sixth missile in the Agni series. What is its stated range?

3. Which organization is responsible for the development of the Agni Prime missile?

4. The successful rail-based launch of Agni Prime places India among a select group of nations with this capability. Which of the following countries are also mentioned as having rail-based ballistic missile capabilities?

5. What historic achievement did India recently make regarding deep-sea mineral exploration contracts from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?

6. The new deep-sea mineral exploration contract secured by India is for polymetallic sulphide (PMS) exploration in which specific region?

7. Which Indian organization is slated to commence exploration under the new deep-sea mineral contract in 2026?

8. Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) are rich seabed deposits. Which of the following crucial metals are explicitly mentioned as being present in PMS?

9. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently developed silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a record 30% power conversion efficiency (PCE)?

10. The development of 30% PCE solar cells by IIT Roorkee is crucial for India's goal of achieving how much renewable energy by 2030?

11. Who led the research team at IIT Roorkee that achieved the breakthrough in high-efficiency solar cells?

12. According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, what is the projected value of India's pharma exports for this year, exceeding its current value of nearly 27 billion dollars?

13. India is often referred to as the 'Pharmacy of the World'. To how many countries does India supply vaccines?

14. The number of biotech startups in India has shown rapid expansion. From approximately 50 startups in 2014, how many are there currently?

15. A new SODAR system facility was inaugurated at the India Meteorological Department (IMD). What does SODAR stand for?

16. Which organization designed and developed the SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

17. What is the primary purpose of the new SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

India Achieves Milestones in Defense, Deep-Sea Exploration, and Renewable Energy

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1. India recently conducted a successful rail-based launch of which missile, significantly enhancing its mobility and operational readiness?

2. The Agni Prime missile, also known as Agni-P, is the sixth missile in the Agni series. What is its stated range?

3. Which organization is responsible for the development of the Agni Prime missile?

4. The successful rail-based launch of Agni Prime places India among a select group of nations with this capability. Which of the following countries are also mentioned as having rail-based ballistic missile capabilities?

5. What historic achievement did India recently make regarding deep-sea mineral exploration contracts from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?

6. The new deep-sea mineral exploration contract secured by India is for polymetallic sulphide (PMS) exploration in which specific region?

7. Which Indian organization is slated to commence exploration under the new deep-sea mineral contract in 2026?

8. Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) are rich seabed deposits. Which of the following crucial metals are explicitly mentioned as being present in PMS?

9. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently developed silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a record 30% power conversion efficiency (PCE)?

10. The development of 30% PCE solar cells by IIT Roorkee is crucial for India's goal of achieving how much renewable energy by 2030?

11. Who led the research team at IIT Roorkee that achieved the breakthrough in high-efficiency solar cells?

12. According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, what is the projected value of India's pharma exports for this year, exceeding its current value of nearly 27 billion dollars?

13. India is often referred to as the 'Pharmacy of the World'. To how many countries does India supply vaccines?

14. The number of biotech startups in India has shown rapid expansion. From approximately 50 startups in 2014, how many are there currently?

15. A new SODAR system facility was inaugurated at the India Meteorological Department (IMD). What does SODAR stand for?

16. Which organization designed and developed the SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

17. What is the primary purpose of the new SODAR system inaugurated at IMD?

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