Science & Technology Current Affairs — 50 MCQs
50 unique single-answer MCQs on recent Indian science, technology, space, defence technology, quantum technology and innovation developments.
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Question 1 Explanation: DRDO reported successful military field trials of a scalable and practically secure fibre-based Quantum Key Distribution system. -
Question 2 What does QKD stand for in DRDO's July 2026 technology update?
Explanation: QKD stands for Quantum Key Distribution, a technology for secure key exchange. -
Question 3 What type of communication technology did DRDO field-test using quantum methods in July 2026?
Explanation: The reported trial demonstrated quantum-secure key distribution over a fibre-based network. -
Question 4 Which DRDO technology was highlighted as a way to future-proof strategic communication networks?
Explanation: DRDO highlighted QKD as a technology for strengthening strategic communication networks. -
Question 5 Which organisation inaugurated the NETRA-2026 national seminar in August 2026?
Explanation: DRDO inaugurated the NETRA-2026 national seminar, focusing on electronic warfare. -
Question 6 What technology domain was the central focus of DRDO's NETRA-2026 seminar?
Explanation: NETRA-2026 focused on electronic warfare and control of the electromagnetic spectrum. -
Question 7 Which technology areas were reported as part of the Indian Army's 2026 technology transformation?
Explanation: The Indian Army's modernisation efforts include 6G, quantum technologies and AI-driven cloud systems. -
Question 8 What did the Indian Army designate 2026 as?
Explanation: The Army designated 2026 as the Year of Networking and Data Centricity. -
Question 9 How many technology clusters were identified in the Indian Army's technology transformation mentioned in August 2026?
Explanation: The report stated that 16 specialised technology clusters had been identified. -
Question 10 Approximately how many capability projects were the Indian Army reported to be pursuing in its technology transformation?
Explanation: The report said the Army was engaged in more than 300 capability projects. -
Question 11 Which US agency invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme in August 2026?
Explanation: NASA extended the invitation to ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme. -
Question 12 The NASA invitation to ISRO's Moon Base programme was linked with which broader international framework?
Explanation: The reported invitation was made in the context of the Artemis Accords and expanding lunar cooperation.
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