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Q14. The shift in Republic Day Parade 2026 towards a battle-based narrative reflects:
A. Reduced defence spending
B. Focus on ceremonial traditions
C. Modern warfare preparedness and defence communication
D. Increased foreign participation
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The operational, battle-based narrative showcases modern military readiness and strategic defence communication .
Q15. China’s Type-096 Tang-Class submarine strengthens which component of its nuclear strategy?
A. Air-based deterrence
B. Missile defence shield
C. Sea-based nuclear deterrence
D. Cyber warfare capability
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Type-096 SSBN enhances China’s sea-based nuclear deterrent , a crucial leg of the nuclear triad , impacting Indo-Pacific strategic balance .
Q16. The discovery of a new marine species in Kavaratti lagoon is important for understanding:
A. Desert ecosystems
B. Polar biodiversity
C. Marine biodiversity of island ecosystems
D. Riverine ecology
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Discovered by CUSAT researchers , the species highlights the ecological richness of Lakshadweep’s island marine ecosystems .
Q17. GalaxEye’s ‘Mission Drishti’ is significant because it represents:
A. ISRO’s first defence satellite
B. India’s first lunar probe
C. Growth of India’s private NewSpace ecosystem
D. Navigation satellite expansion
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Mission Drishti marks a milestone in private sector participation in space , aligned with space sector liberalisation .
Q18. CSPOC 2026 hosted in New Delhi primarily strengthens India’s role in:
A. Judicial diplomacy
B. Parliamentary diplomacy
C. Defence alliances
D. Climate negotiations
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) enhances democratic cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy .
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