(1.) DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of which missile off the coast of Odisha on April 29, 2026?

(a.) Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)

(b.) BrahMos-NG Supersonic Cruise Missile

(c.) Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile

(d.) Akash-NG Surface-to-Air Missile

(2.) Which Hyderabad-based laboratory under DRDO led the development of the NASM-SR missile system?

(a.) Research Center Imarat (RCI)

(b.) Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)

(c.) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)

(d.) Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)

(3.) From which platform was the maiden salvo launch of the NASM-SR missile executed during the April 29, 2026 trials?

(a.) Navy Helicopter platform

(b.) Submarine vertical launch tube

(c.) Surface warship destroyer deck

(d.) Coastal mobile launcher vehicle

(4.) NTPC Limited signed an addendum to its MoU with which state government on April 29, 2026, to revise Pumped Storage Project capacities?

(a.) Government of Gujarat

(b.) Government of Maharashtra

(c.) Government of Karnataka

(d.) Government of Andhra Pradesh

(5.) What is the revised capacity of the Amba Pumped Storage Project (PSP) under the NTPC-Maharashtra addendum?

(a.) 800 MW

(b.) 1000 MW

(c.) 1500 MW

(d.) 1800 MW

(6.) What is the revised capacity of the Kumbhe Pumped Storage Project (PSP) under the updated NTPC agreement?

(a.) 800 MW

(b.) 1000 MW

(c.) 1100 MW

(d.) 1500 MW

(7.) What key navigation technology is integrated into the guidance system of the NASM-SR missile?

(a.) Fibre-optic gyroscope-based Inertial Navigation System (INS)

(b.) Laser ring interferometry mapping array

(c.) Quantum magnetic anomaly sensor grid

(d.) Stellar celestial tracker unit

(8.) Which portal serves as the official registry for press releases published by the Press Information Bureau?

(a.) MyGov Portal

(b.) Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

(c.) National Informatics Centre Hub

(d.) India.gov.in Desk

(9.) What specific tactical capability was successfully demonstrated during the NASM-SR salvo trials besides multi-missile firing?

(a.) Waterline hit capability

(b.) Hypersonic terminal phase glide

(c.) Underwater submarine target destruction

(d.) Vertical ballistic looping trajectory

(10.) In which state is the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur, used for the NASM-SR trials, located?

(a.) Andhra Pradesh

(b.) Odisha

(c.) Tamil Nadu

(d.) Kerala

(11.) What is the principal strategic utility of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in modern power grids?

(a.) They provide fast-responding peaking power and grid storage support to balance intermittent renewable energy generation

(b.) They function as base-load nuclear thermal generators

(c.) They extract crude oil from underground shale reserves

(d.) They desalinate seawater for municipal drinking distribution

(12.) When was the original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NTPC and the Government of Maharashtra for PSPs signed prior to the April 2026 addendum?

(a.) 03 September 2024

(b.) 15 January 2025

(c.) 10 June 2023

(d.) 22 December 2024

(13.) Who is the current Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO as of April 2026?

(a.) Dr. Samir V. Kamat

(b.) Dr. S. Somanath

(c.) Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty

(d.) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

(14.) What national policy objective is advanced through indigenous defense missile tests like the NASM-SR?

(a.) Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing and reduction of import dependence

(b.) Complete privatization of military ordnance factories

(c.) Outsourcing naval warship construction to foreign shipyards

(d.) Abolition of domestic strategic research laboratories

(15.) How does a "salvo launch" differ from single missile test firings in tactical military operations?

(a.) It involves firing multiple missiles in rapid succession from the same platform to overwhelm enemy defense systems

(b.) It uses nuclear warheads instead of conventional high explosives

(c.) It requires remote satellite guidance from land control stations

(d.) It can only be executed during nighttime operations

(16.) Who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra who witnessed the clean energy collaborations and infrastructure reviews in April 2026?

(a.) Shri Devendra Fadnavis

(b.) Shri Eknath Shinde

(c.) Shri Uddhav Thackeray

(d.) Shri Ashok Chavan

(17.) What propulsion components are utilized within the NASM-SR missile structure?

(a.) Solid propulsion booster and long-burn sustainer

(b.) Liquid hydrogen cryogenic thrusters

(c.) Ramjet supersonic air-breathing ducts

(d.) Nuclear thermal fission core

(18.) What role do Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPP) play in India's modern missile programs?

(a.) Collaborating during development phases to ensure smooth transition into industrial serial manufacturing

(b.) Handling foreign diplomatic export clearances exclusively

(c.) Regulating international maritime shipping tariffs

(d.) Auditing military cantonment real estate accounts

(19.) What is the significance of the Bay of Bengal as a primary testing basin for Indian naval missile systems?

(a.) It provides secure, expansive maritime test ranges equipped with advanced telemetry and radar tracking instrumentation

(b.) It has shallow water depths that prevent missile loss during test failures

(c.) It is exempt from international maritime navigation laws

(d.) It experiences zero weather fluctuations year-round

(20.) Which union ministry issued the official press release regarding the NASM-SR maiden salvo launch?

(a.) Ministry of Defence

(b.) Ministry of Science and Technology

(c.) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d.) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

(21.) What milestone vision guides India's long-term push towards sustainable energy and high-tech defense self-reliance?

(a.) Viksit Bharat

(b.) Centralized Industrialisation 2030

(c.) Deflationary Fiscal Target

(d.) Mandatory Urbanization Index

(22.) What specific tracking range equipment was deployed by ITR Chandipur to capture telemetry data during the missile tests?

(a.) Radar, electro-optical systems, and telemetry stations

(b.) Commercial sonar buoys and weather balloons

(c.) Underwater acoustic hydrophones exclusively

(d.) High-altitude weather observation kites

(23.) Why are pumped storage hydroelectric plants considered vital for managing peak load demands in electricity grids?

(a.) They can pump water back to upper reservoirs during low-demand periods and quickly release it to generate power during peak surges

(b.) They consume zero electricity during pumping cycles

(c.) They operate entirely without water reservoirs using underground caverns

(d.) They generate continuous base-load power without stopping

(24.) Which organization functions as the primary nodal agency for disseminating verified government news releases in India?

(a.) Press Information Bureau (PIB)

(b.) National Informatics Centre

(c.) Central Bureau of Investigation

(d.) Cabinet Secretariat

(25.) What type of target engagement was successfully verified by the NASM-SR missiles during the April 29, 2026 test?

(a.) Waterline target hit capability

(b.) High-altitude stratospheric satellite interception

(c.) Sub-surface torpedo evasion maneuver

(d.) Land-based bunker demolition

(26.) What message did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convey following the successful NASM-SR salvo launch?

(a.) Complimenting DRDO, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and industry partners for enhancing defense capabilities

(b.) Announcing immediate export bans on all missile systems

(c.) Ordering a temporary suspension of naval missile research

(d.) Mandating foreign joint ventures for all future missile programs

(27.) How does the integration of indigenous avionics and seekers impact India's strategic autonomy?

(a.) It prevents supply chain vulnerabilities, export restrictions, and dependency on foreign defense components during conflicts

(b.) It increases missile unit acquisition costs by fivefold

(c.) It requires foreign technical supervision for every launch

(d.) It limits missile operational range to domestic airspace only

(28.) Which state water resources and disaster management leadership participated alongside the Chief Minister in finalizing the NTPC PSP addendum?

(a.) Maharashtra state cabinet ministers and senior water resource officials

(b.) Gujarat energy board directors

(c.) Karnataka infrastructure committee delegates

(d.) Madhya Pradesh power corporation executives

(29.) What is the primary operational domain of the NASM-SR missile system?

(a.) Air-launched anti-ship strike from helicopter platforms

(b.) Surface-to-surface ballistic artillery shelling

(c.) Intercontinental strategic nuclear deterrence

(d.) Man-portable shoulder-fired anti-aircraft defense

(30.) What collaborative spirit was highlighted in the successful development of the NASM-SR missile system?

(a.) Synergy between DRDO laboratories, Indian Navy, Air Force, and private/startup industrial partners

(b.) Exclusive reliance on foreign defense contractors

(c.) Complete exclusion of academic research institutions

(d.) Outsourcing all software programming overseas