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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 05 May 2026

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to 'Mission Drishti', recently in the news, consider the following statements:

  1. It is India’s largest privately built spacecraft launched into orbit.
  2. It was launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) by ISRO.
  3. The satellite employs 'OptoSAR' technology, which integrates optical imaging with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Developed by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye, Mission Drishti is recognized as India’s largest privately built spacecraft.


Statement 2 is incorrect: While it is an Indian satellite, it was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, not an ISRO PSLV.


Statement 3 is correct: Its defining feature is OptoSAR technology, which combines optical sensors (for high-resolution visible light images) and SAR (to see through clouds, smoke, and darkness).


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
The 'Indian Space Policy 2023' and recent reforms aim to transform India’s space sector. In this context, consider the following pairs of institutions and their primary roles:








Institution




Primary Role








1. IN-SPACe




Single-window autonomous regulator for private space players.








2. NSIL




Commercial arm of ISRO focused on technology transfer.








3. Agnikul Cosmos




Developed India’s first private rocket, Vikram-S.








How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?


                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Only two

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Pair 1 is correctly matched: IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) acts as the nodal agency to authorize and supervise private sector space activities.



Pair 2 is correctly matched: NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the commercial wing of the Department of Space, handling the commercialization of ISRO's R&D and launch services.



Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-S (India’s first private rocket). Agnikul Cosmos is known for developing the world’s first 3D-printed rocket engine (Agnilet) and India’s first private launchpad.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q3:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj: 


    

  1. It is a multi-dimensional framework designed to assess the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) at the Gram Panchayat level.
    2. 

  2. The index covers all Gram Panchayats in India, including West Bengal, to assess performance for the FY 2023–24.
    3. 

  3. Based on the final composite score, a significant number of Panchayats (roughly 5%) fell into the top "Achiever" (90-100 score) category. 
    4. 



Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 only

                            
B: 1 and 3 only

                            
C: 2 and 3 only

                            
D: 1, 2, and 3

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  A

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Statement 1 is correct: PAI 2.0 acts as a localized report card assessing 9 thematic areas aligned with SDGs.



Statement 2 is incorrect: PAI 2.0 covers over 2.59 lakh Gram Panchayats across India, excluding West Bengal.



Statement 3 is incorrect: According to the report, zero (0) Panchayats fell under the "Achiever" (90-100) category.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q4:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding the Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range (NASM-SR) recently tested by India: 


    

  1. It is India's first indigenously developed helicopter-launched anti-ship missile.
    2. 

  2. The missile uses a liquid-propellant engine for maximum speed.
    3. 

  3. It employs a sea-skimming trajectory to avoid detection by enemy radars. 
    4. 



Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 and 2 only

                            
B: 1 and 3 only

                            
C: 2 and 3 only

                            
D: 1, 2, and 3

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Statement 1 is correct: NASM-SR is indeed India’s first indigenously developed helicopter-launched anti-ship missile, developed by DRDO (Research Centre Imarat) to reduce dependency on foreign-origin missiles like the Sea Eagle.



Statement 2 is incorrect: The NASM-SR is powered by a solid-propellant engine, not liquid-propellant.



Statement 3 is correct: The missile is designed to fly at a very low altitude (sea-skimming) to evade detection by enemy ship radars, maximizing the effectiveness of its strike. 

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q5:
                                
With reference to the recently conducted salvo launch of the NASM-SR, consider the following statements:


    

  1. The test demonstrated the ability to launch multiple missiles from a single helicopter in quick succession.
    2. 

  2. The missile is primarily designed to target the deck of a ship rather than the waterline to avoid early sinking.
    3. 

  3. The missile features an Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) seeker for terminal guidance. 
    4. 



Which of the statements given above are correct?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 and 2 only

                            
B: 2 only

                            
C: 1 and 3 only

                            
D: 1, 2, and 3

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Statement 1 is correct: The maiden salvo launch meant two missiles were successfully fired in quick succession from a naval helicopter (e.g., Sea King) to engage targets.



Statement 2 is incorrect: The NASM-SR is specifically designed to hit the waterline (sea-level) of a ship to cause maximum flooding and structural damage, not just the upper deck.



Statement 3 is correct: The missile uses an advanced Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) seeker along with a fiber-optic gyro-based inertial navigation system for precise, high-accuracy terminal targeting.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                    

        
        
        
        
        
    

                
                

                    
                

                
                
                
                
            

            
            

                


    
    

    
    

    
        

        

            
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