Q1. DRDO's DGRE and ISRO's SAC signed an MoU in February 2026. What is the primary mandate of DGRE (Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment)?
A Development of anti-satellite weapons and cyber warfare capabilities
B Providing real-time snow, terrain and weather intelligence to the Indian Army for Himalayan operations Correct
C Manufacturing satellite launch vehicles for commercial purposes
D Conducting oceanographic research for naval applications
Explanation
DGRE (Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment) is a DRDO laboratory whose mandate is to provide specialised, real-time data and actionable intelligence on snow, terrain, and weather to the Indian Army to support operational requirements in the Himalayan region. Its core areas include snow hydrology and avalanche forecasting.