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17 Aug 2026
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Rapid advancements across space exploration, semiconductor ecosystems, and generative AI are accelerating digital transformation and high-performance computing worldwide. Alongside sovereign defense indigenization and clean energy transitions—such as green hydrogen and advanced battery tech—biotechnology and deep-tech innovations continue to drive modern scientific development and national security.

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Which supercomputer developed under the National Supercomputing Mission is installed at the IISc Bangalore?
Answer: PARAM Pravega
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What is the name of India's indigenous anti-radiation missile developed by DRDO?
Answer: Rudram-1
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Which organization developed the lightweight battle tank 'Zorawar' for high-altitude warfare?
Answer: DRDO and L&T
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What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned into the Indian Navy?
Answer: INS Vikrant
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Which organization designed and developed the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system for the Indian Army?
Answer: DRDO
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What is the primary purpose of India's NISAR satellite mission developed jointly by NASA and ISRO?
Answer: Earth observation and ecosystem monitoring
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What is India's regional satellite navigation system officially known as?
Answer: NavIC
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Which organization launched the 'Bhartiya Antariksh Hackathon' to engage students in space science applications?
Answer: ISRO
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What is the name of the high-speed indigenous drone target developed for military testing in India?
Answer: Abhyas
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Which Indian research station in Antarctica is currently operational alongside Bharati?
Answer: Maitri
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Where is India's Arctic research station 'Himadri' located?
Answer: Svalbard, Norway
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What is the name of India's maiden solar mission control center located in Bengaluru?
Answer: ISTRAC
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Which organization successfully flight-tested the 'Agni-P' (Agni Prime) new-generation ballistic missile?
Answer: DRDO
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What is the primary focus of India's Gaganyaan orbital module propulsion system development?
Answer: Human-rated service module and crew escape system
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Which facility in Thiruvananthapuram is the premier center for developing ISRO's launch vehicle technology?
Answer: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
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What is the name of India's supercomputing system built to support weather forecasting and climate research?
Answer: Mihir and Pratyush
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Which organization launched the 'YUVIKA' (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram) program for school students?
Answer: ISRO
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What is the primary objective of India's Gaganyaan / uncrewed mission precursors?
Answer: Validation of human-rated launch vehicle and environmental control systems
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Which Indian institution developed the 3D bioprinting technology used for tissue engineering applications?
Answer: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
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What is the name of India's first dedicated meteorological satellite series?
Answer: INSAT / Kalpana series
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Which organization manages the sounding rocket launch facility at Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram?
Answer: ISRO
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What is the primary function of India's GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) high-throughput communication satellite?
Answer: Broadband connectivity and inflight internet services
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Which Indian laboratory developed the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin in collaboration with ICMR?
Answer: Bharat Biotech
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What is the name of India's first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine developed with DBT support?
Answer: GEMCOVAC-19
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Which Indian organization is responsible for atomic energy research and operation of nuclear reactors for power?
Answer: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and NPCIL
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What is the primary scientific goal of India's proposed 'Shukrayaan' mission?
Answer: Study of Venusian surface, atmosphere, and solar interactions
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Which Indian technology institute hosts the incubator for deep-tech startups?
Answer: IIT Madras Incubation Cell
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What is the name of the high-speed quantum key distribution (QKD) technology successfully tested by DRDO and IIT Delhi?
Answer: Quantum Key Distribution across metropolitan links
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Which organization developed the 'Akash-NG' (New Generation) surface-to-air missile system?
Answer: DRDO and BEL
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What is the primary purpose of India's Oceansat-3 (EOS-6) satellite?
Answer: Ocean color monitoring, sea surface temperature, and wind vector analysis
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