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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements regarding “Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)”:
1. It is a satellite to satellite communication and transfer of data.
2. It will also be useful in monitoring launches and benefitting crew members of the Gaganyaan mission.
3. At present only USA and Russia have DRS system.
Which of the statements above given is/are correct?Correct
India plans for its own space-to-space tracking and communication of its space assets this year by putting up a new satellite series called Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS).
•A set of 2 IDRSS satellites will be placed in geostationary orbit, enabling satellite to satellite communication and transfer of data. It will track, send and receive real-time information from other Indian satellites, in particular those in low-earth orbits (LEO) which have limited coverage of earth.
•It will also be useful in monitoring launches and benefitting crew members of the Gaganyaan mission ensuring mission control throughout their travel.
•First satellite will be launched by 2020 end and second one by 2021. India will join US, China, Japan and Europe who already have such DRS systems.
Source: ISROIncorrect
India plans for its own space-to-space tracking and communication of its space assets this year by putting up a new satellite series called Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS).
•A set of 2 IDRSS satellites will be placed in geostationary orbit, enabling satellite to satellite communication and transfer of data. It will track, send and receive real-time information from other Indian satellites, in particular those in low-earth orbits (LEO) which have limited coverage of earth.
•It will also be useful in monitoring launches and benefitting crew members of the Gaganyaan mission ensuring mission control throughout their travel.
•First satellite will be launched by 2020 end and second one by 2021. India will join US, China, Japan and Europe who already have such DRS systems.
Source: ISRO - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements regarding “Cartosat-3”:
1. It is an earth observation satellite and helps to detect changes in natural geographical or man-made features.
2. The mission life of the Cartosat-3 is 10 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?Correct
Cartosat satellites are earth observation satellites, used mainly for large-scale mapping of the Earth through high-resolution cameras.
•They help to detect changes in natural geographical or man-made features.
•Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability.
•The mission life of the Cartosat-3 is 5 years.
•It will be followed by additional satellites of the same design, namely Cartosat-3A and 3B, next year.
Source: ISROIncorrect
Cartosat satellites are earth observation satellites, used mainly for large-scale mapping of the Earth through high-resolution cameras.
•They help to detect changes in natural geographical or man-made features.
•Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability.
•The mission life of the Cartosat-3 is 5 years.
•It will be followed by additional satellites of the same design, namely Cartosat-3A and 3B, next year.
Source: ISRO - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and Technology. Consider the following statements with respect to “5G”:
1. It is a wireless communication technology uses radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive data.
2. It will provide the capacity and bandwidth to accommodate technologies such as Internet of Things.
Which of the following above statements is/are correct?Correct
: 5G is a wireless communication technology using radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive data.
•It is the next generation mobile networks technology after 4G LTE networks.
•5G technologies will enter services gradually, beginning in 2019 and advance to a full range of services by 2024.
•5G will provide the capacity and bandwidth as per the need of the user to accommodate technologies such as Internet of Things.
•It will provide Faster Data Speed, Ultra-low latency etc.
Source: ISROIncorrect
: 5G is a wireless communication technology using radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive data.
•It is the next generation mobile networks technology after 4G LTE networks.
•5G technologies will enter services gradually, beginning in 2019 and advance to a full range of services by 2024.
•5G will provide the capacity and bandwidth as per the need of the user to accommodate technologies such as Internet of Things.
•It will provide Faster Data Speed, Ultra-low latency etc.
Source: ISRO - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and Technology“RAISE 2020” is recently seen in news is related to which of the following?
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Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020 (RAISE 2020) is a global meeting of minds to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social empowerment, inclusion and transformation in key areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility amongst other sectors.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020 (RAISE 2020) is a global meeting of minds to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social empowerment, inclusion and transformation in key areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility amongst other sectors.
Source: The Hindu - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and Technology. Consider the following statements regarding “Astra Missile”:
1. It is an indigenously developed Surface to Air Missile.
2. It works on beyond visual range air to air missile (BVRAAM) technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Recently India successfully test-fired its first indigenous air-to-air missile ‘Astra’.
•It is designed and developed by DRDO.
•It works on beyond visual range air to air missile (BVRAAM) technology that enables fighter-pilots to shoot precisely at the enemy targets which are beyond their visual range.
•It was launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet and will be further integrated with other jets such as Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and Tejas.
•With this India joined the league of other countries having this technology such as France, Germany, UK, South Africa etc.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
Recently India successfully test-fired its first indigenous air-to-air missile ‘Astra’.
•It is designed and developed by DRDO.
•It works on beyond visual range air to air missile (BVRAAM) technology that enables fighter-pilots to shoot precisely at the enemy targets which are beyond their visual range.
•It was launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet and will be further integrated with other jets such as Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and Tejas.
•With this India joined the league of other countries having this technology such as France, Germany, UK, South Africa etc.
Source: The Hindu - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to “Uranium Corporation of India limited (UCIL)”:
1. It is a public sector enterprise under Ministry of Power.
2. Uranium ore mined in India is of very high grade.
Which of the following codes below given is/are correct?Correct
Uranium Corporation of India Limited was incorporated on 4th October 1967.
•It is a Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy with a special standing at the forefront of Nuclear Power cycle.
•Fulfilling the requirement of uranium for the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors, UCIL plays a very significant role in nuclear power generation of the country.
•Uranium ore mined in India are of very low grade as compared to those available in other countries.
•After recovery of uranium in the mill, bulk of the material processed emerges as tailings.
•Its radioactivity content is very low.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
Uranium Corporation of India Limited was incorporated on 4th October 1967.
•It is a Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy with a special standing at the forefront of Nuclear Power cycle.
•Fulfilling the requirement of uranium for the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors, UCIL plays a very significant role in nuclear power generation of the country.
•Uranium ore mined in India are of very low grade as compared to those available in other countries.
•After recovery of uranium in the mill, bulk of the material processed emerges as tailings.
•Its radioactivity content is very low.
Source: The Hindu - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following missile is an “Anti-Tank Missile”?
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Nag is a third-generation; fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile developed by India’s state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to support both mechanised infantry and airborne forces of the Indian Army.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
Nag is a third-generation; fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile developed by India’s state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to support both mechanised infantry and airborne forces of the Indian Army.
Source: The Hindu - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and Technology“Skybot F850” is recently in news, is related to which of the following?
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: Russia sent the humanoid robot Fedor, also known as Skybot F850 to International Space Station.
•It will spend 10 days in space to assist astronauts.
•Fedor is Russia’s first robot in space.
Source: Indian ExpressIncorrect
: Russia sent the humanoid robot Fedor, also known as Skybot F850 to International Space Station.
•It will spend 10 days in space to assist astronauts.
•Fedor is Russia’s first robot in space.
Source: Indian Express - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to “Clearspace -1 Mission”:
1. Mission is to be launched by French Space Agency.
2. Mission is about cleaning up Earth’s orbit Space trash.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to launch Clearspace -1 Mission by 2025.
•Mission is to launch a four-armed robot, Chaser, to clean up Earth’s orbit.
•Chaser is to be developed by a Swiss start-up ClearSpace under ClearSpace-1 mission.
Source: The European Space AgencyIncorrect
The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to launch Clearspace -1 Mission by 2025.
•Mission is to launch a four-armed robot, Chaser, to clean up Earth’s orbit.
•Chaser is to be developed by a Swiss start-up ClearSpace under ClearSpace-1 mission.
Source: The European Space Agency - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to “Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)” technology:
1. It is an electronic tag that can exchange data with an RFID reader through radio waves.
2. It is faster connection and its operational range is about 10m.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
RFID technology is an electronic tag that can exchange data with an RFID reader through radio waves.
RFID is faster connection and its operational range is about 100m.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
RFID technology is an electronic tag that can exchange data with an RFID reader through radio waves.
RFID is faster connection and its operational range is about 100m.
Source: The Hindu