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1191.
When did the 'Desert Shield 2026' exercise commence?
A April 5, 2026
B April 10, 2026
C April 14, 2026
D April 20, 2026
1192.
What is a primary focus of the 'Desert Shield 2026' exercise?
A Naval warfare and anti-piracy operations
B Mountain warfare and high-altitude operations
C Counter-terrorism operations and desert warfare tactics
D Amphibious landings and coastal defense
1193.
In which Indian state is the 'Desert Shield 2026' exercise being held?
A Gujarat
B Rajasthan
C Punjab
D Madhya Pradesh
1194.
Which two countries are participating in the 'Desert Shield 2026' joint military exercise?
A India and UAE
B India and Saudi Arabia
C India and Oman
D India and Qatar
1195.
What is a potential future outcome of the Gaganyaan program?
A Reduced focus on robotic missions.
B Increased international collaborations in space.
C Sole reliance on foreign technology for space missions.
D A complete shift away from lunar exploration.
1196.
The Gaganyaan program signifies India's ambition in which area of space exploration?
A Uncrewed robotic exploration of outer planets.
B Development of reusable launch vehicles.
C Human spaceflight.
D Asteroid mining.
1197.
Who are the primary beneficiaries of the Gaganyaan program's success in terms of inspiration?
A Only senior space scientists.
B A generation of scientists and engineers.
C International space agencies.
D The general public interested in astronomy.
1198.
Which of the following is a critical technology being developed for the Gaganyaan mission?
A Advanced AI for asteroid detection.
B Life support systems and crew escape mechanisms.
C Interstellar propulsion systems.
D Robotic arms for deep-sea exploration.
1199.
What is the primary goal of ISRO's Gaganyaan program?
A To launch an uncrewed mission to Mars.
B To develop a new generation of satellite communication technology.
C To demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities by sending astronauts into orbit.
D To establish a lunar research station.
1200.
A sample return mission like Chandrayaan-4 requires advanced technologies for:
A Only remote sensing capabilities.
B Precise landing, sample acquisition, and lunar ascent.
C Long-term orbital observation.
D Communication with Earth-based telescopes.