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Which ISRO mission will study Venus's atmosphere and surface?
- Shukrayaan-1
- Mangalyaan-2
- Aditya-L2
- Gaganyaan-2
Answer: Shukrayaan-1
Shukrayaan-1 is India's planned Venus orbiter mission (target launch ~2028) to study the planet's thick atmosphere, surface processes, and solar wind interactions. Will carry Indian and international payloads for comprehensive planetary science.
Which standard ensures carbon offset projects deliver real, additional, and permanent emission reductions?
- Gold Standard
- Verra VCS
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
Gold Standard and Verra's Verified Carbon Standard certify offset projects with rigorous methodologies: additionality, permanence, leakage prevention. Critical for carbon market integrity and climate finance.
Methane capture from landfills and agriculture reduces potent greenhouse gas emissions.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Methane (CH4) has 28-36x global warming potential of CO2 over 100 years. Capture technologies: anaerobic digesters, landfill gas collection, rice cultivation alternatives. Critical for near-term climate mitigation.
Which resource on the Moon is valuable for producing rocket propellant?
- Helium-3
- Water Ice
- Rare Earth Elements
- All of these
Answer: Water Ice
Lunar water ice (south pole craters) can be electrolyzed into hydrogen/oxygen for rocket fuel. Enables in-situ resource utilization for sustainable lunar exploration and deep space missions.
The technique of using multiple frequency bands to increase satellite network capacity is called ________ Reuse.
- Make
- Shor's
- AI-based / Machine Learning
- Frequency
Answer: Frequency
Frequency reuse assigns same frequencies to non-interfering beams/regions, multiplying network capacity. Critical for high-throughput satellites and LEO constellations serving global broadband.
Which Indian initiative enables private companies to provide satellite-based services?
- IN-SPACe
- NSIL
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
IN-SPACe authorizes private space activities; NSIL commercializes ISRO technologies via industry partnerships. Together they enable India's growing commercial space ecosystem.
Which quantum application enables simulation of complex molecular interactions for drug discovery?
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Sensing
- Quantum Communication
- Quantum Cryptography
Answer: Quantum Computing
Quantum computers simulate quantum systems (molecules, materials) exponentially faster than classical computers for specific problems. Critical for drug discovery, materials science, and chemistry research.
The process of documenting AI system decisions for audit and review is called AI ________.
- Digital India / UPI
- Logging / Audit Trail
- Ethical / CEH
- -a
Answer: Logging / Audit Trail
AI logging records inputs, model versions, predictions, and outcomes for accountability, debugging, and regulatory compliance. Critical for high-stakes applications: finance, healthcare, criminal justice.
Which technique enables AI models to be updated without retraining from scratch?
- Transfer Learning
- Federated Learning
- Continual Learning
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Efficient AI updates: Transfer Learning adapts pre-trained models; Federated Learning trains on-device; Continual Learning incorporates new data incrementally. Critical for adaptive, resource-efficient AI systems.
The principle of data minimization requires collecting only necessary personal information for AI training.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Data minimization (DPDP Act, GDPR) limits collection to what's necessary for specified purpose. Reduces privacy risks, storage costs, and breach impact. Critical for responsible AI data practices.
Which international body sets standards for anti-money laundering in virtual asset services?
- FATF
- IMF
- World Bank
- BIS
Answer: FATF
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) sets global AML/CFT standards including Travel Rule for VASPs. Countries implement through domestic laws. Critical for cross-border crypto compliance.
The blockchain consensus mechanism that selects validators based on staked cryptocurrency is called Proof of ________.
- Decentralized
- Thought
- Stake
- SIDBI / Startup India
Answer: Stake
Proof of Stake selects block validators proportional to staked coins, reducing energy consumption vs Proof of Work. Used by Ethereum, Cardano, Solana. Critical for understanding crypto sustainability.
Which CBDC benefit enables programmable welfare payments with usage restrictions?
- Faster Settlement
- Lower Costs
- Conditional Transfers
- All of these
Answer: Conditional Transfers
Programmable CBDC enables subsidies usable only for specific goods/services (food, education), preventing misuse while ensuring benefits reach intended purposes. Critical for social welfare efficiency.
India's crypto regulatory framework is fully comprehensive and finalized as of 2026.
- True
- False
Answer: False
India's crypto regulation is evolving: taxation (115BBH), AML (FIU registration), but comprehensive legislation pending. RBI, SEBI, MeitY coordinate on policy. Critical for understanding regulatory uncertainty.
The CBDC feature that allows transactions without internet connectivity is called ________ Mode.
- Offline
- dimensions
- Healthcare Professionals
- WTO / OECD
Answer: Offline
Offline CBDC uses secure hardware (SE, TEE) to enable limited transactions without network. Critical for rural inclusion, disaster resilience, and areas with poor connectivity. Requires careful security design.
Which Indian authority monitors suspicious cryptocurrency transactions for money laundering?
- RBI
- SEBI
- FIU-IND
- CERT-In
Answer: FIU-IND
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) receives, analyzes, and disseminates financial intelligence including crypto transactions. VASPs must register and report suspicious activities under PMLA.
Retail CBDC (e₹-R) transactions can be conducted via QR codes and mobile wallets.
- True
- False
Answer: True
e₹-R pilot supports P2P and P2M transactions via QR codes, mobile apps, and offline mode. Integrates with existing payment infrastructure for seamless user experience. Critical for digital payment evolution.
Which technology enables precision agriculture to reduce fertilizer use and emissions?
- IoT Sensors
- Satellite Imagery
- AI Analytics
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Precision agriculture combines IoT soil sensors, satellite/drone imagery, and AI analytics to optimize input application. Reduces fertilizer overuse (N2O emissions) while maintaining yields. Critical for sustainable farming.
The practice of consolidating multiple servers into fewer physical machines using virtualization is called Server ________.
- Lunar / Space
- Hashing
- Horizontal
- Consolidation
Answer: Consolidation
Server consolidation via virtualization reduces hardware, power, cooling requirements. Improves utilization from 10-15% to 60-80%. Critical for data center efficiency and cost reduction.
Which mechanism allows developing countries to earn carbon credits for emission reduction projects?
- Clean Development Mechanism
- Joint Implementation
- Emissions Trading
- All of these
Answer: Clean Development Mechanism
CDM (Kyoto Protocol) enabled developed countries to invest in emission reduction projects in developing nations, earning Certified Emission Reductions (CERs). Evolving under Paris Agreement Article 6.