MCQs - 2026-04

Venus shares similarities with Earth in terms of size and mass, although its atmospheric and surface conditions are vastly different.

The mission aims to investigate Venus's surface features and search for signs of geological activity, which could provide clues about its evolution.

Shukrayaan-1 is designed to orbit Venus and conduct detailed studies of its atmosphere and surface.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the premier space agency of India and is responsible for the Shukrayaan-1 mission.

Venus's atmosphere is predominantly carbon dioxide, which traps heat, and it is covered by thick clouds of sulfuric acid.

The testbed is expected to house various quantum computing systems, including those based on superconducting qubits and trapped-ion technologies, which are leading approaches in quantum computing.

The testbed aims to foster indigenous research and development, reducing reliance on foreign technology and positioning India as a leader in quantum technologies.

While quantum computing poses a threat to current encryption methods, it is also expected to drive the development of quantum-resistant cryptography. Traditional data encryption methods that are not quantum-resistant are vulnerable.

The testbed is designed to facilitate research, algorithm development, and exploration of practical applications of quantum computing by providing access to hardware and software.

Quantum computers leverage superposition (a quantum bit can be in multiple states simultaneously) and entanglement (quantum correlation between particles) to perform computations.