ESTIC-2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is organised by which body?
- A.ISRO
- B.DRDO
- C.CSIR
- D.ICMR
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Explanation
The correct answer is CSIR, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. It is organising the second edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave, ESTIC-2026, from 27 to 29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, on the theme Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies. The conclave covers 12 thematic areas with plenary sessions, technical discussions and exhibitions, includes energy technologies such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and is tied to the vision of a developed India by 2047. ISRO is wrong because the space agency is not the organiser of this conclave. DRDO, the defence research organisation, is also not the organiser. ICMR works on medical research and is likewise incorrect. Aspirants should hold together the edition, the organiser, the venue, the dates and the theme, since any one of them can be asked.
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Practice Questions
How much did Union Budget 2026-27 allocate to the CCUS scheme over five years?
- A.Rs 5,000 crore
- B.Rs 10,000 crore
- C.Rs 20,000 crore
- D.Rs 50,000 crore
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The scheme for carbon capture, utilisation and storage was announced in February 2026 and the Ministry of Finance set aside that sum over five years for five industrial sectors, namely power, steel, cement, refineries and chemicals.
Read the full explanation →Which institute hosts India first integrated CCUS Field Laboratory?
- A.IIT Delhi
- B.IIT Bombay
- C.IIT Madras
- D.IISc Bengaluru
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The first integrated CCUS Field Laboratory was inaugurated there in May 2026 and brings capture, utilisation and permanent geological storage together on one pilot scale platform.
Read the full explanation →The project aims to advance the propulsion technology to which Technology Readiness Level?
- A.TRL 6
- B.TRL 7
- C.TRL 8
- D.TRL 9
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The programme is meant to carry the propulsion technology from Technology Readiness Level six, where a system has been proved in a relevant environment, up to Technology Readiness Level nine, where it is flight proven and ready for wider operational use, through further development, validation and deployment work.
Read the full explanation →The green propulsion system being developed by Manastu Space is built around which propellant?
- A.Hydrazine
- B.Liquid hydrogen
- C.Hydrogen peroxide with additives
- D.Kerosene with liquid oxygen
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The system is described as a green propulsion solution that uses a hydrogen peroxide based propellant with additives, supported by an integrated engine and catalyst assembly that includes an ultra-high-temperature ceramic catalyst meant to survive demanding conditions.
Read the full explanation →How much support has the Technology Development Board sanctioned to Manastu Space Technologies under the RDI Fund?
- A.Rs 96 crore
- B.Rs 116 crore
- C.Rs 277.63 crore
- D.Rs 350 crore
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The Technology Development Board, which functions under the Department of Science and Technology, signed an agreement with Manastu Space Technologies Private Limited of Navi Mumbai for financial support of Rs 116 crore drawn from the Research Development and Innovation Fund, and this money is being routed as Optionally Convertible Debt.
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