MCQs - 2026-05

ISRO has completed the payload integration for the Shukrayaan-1 mission, which involves attaching scientific instruments to the spacecraft.

Shukrayaan-1 is an Indian mission concept aimed at studying the planet Venus.

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

By managing liquidity more effectively, the RBI aims to reduce volatility in short-term rates, which aids in better transmission of its policy signals to the broader economy.

The framework emphasizes a dynamic approach, utilizing a mix of instruments like repo, reverse repo, and potentially new tools to fine-tune liquidity conditions.

The new framework aims to provide banks with greater flexibility and tools to manage their day-to-day liquidity needs and ensure overall financial stability.

A PMI reading above 50 signifies an expansion in manufacturing activity compared to the previous month.

The record high PMI was driven by strong growth in new orders, production, and employment within the manufacturing sector.

The Indian manufacturing PMI reached a record high of 62.7 in May 2026, indicating robust growth.

Developing and rapidly distributing new vaccines and antiviral drugs are critical components of public health preparedness to mitigate the impact of a new influenza strain, alongside surveillance, communication, and non-pharmaceutical interventions.