UPSC Prelims Marathon 5th May – Revision – 2024

The “Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM)” is recently seen in news launched by?

The “Hitomi” was a high energy astrophysics space observatory, developed by?

Consider the following statements:
1.FDI in space sector is allowed up to 100 percent in Satellites establishment and operations through government route.
2.Indian Space Association was launched in 2021, to help private players carry out independent space activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following treaty/treaties is/are ratified by India?
1.The Outer Space Treaty
2.The Liability Convention
3.The Moon Agreement
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about “Outer Space Treaty –1967”?
1.It governs the exploration and use of Outer Space only for peaceful purposes.
2.Liability on countries for damage caused by any objects launched into space from their territory.
3.It is binding on its signatories.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the “Karman line”:
1.It is the boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.
2.It is an internationally recognized boundary of space.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding “Starship”:
1.The Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket is collectively referred to as Starship.
2.It represents a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are fermions?
1.Leptons
2.Quarks
3.Neutrons
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The term “Scary Barbie” is often seen in news related to?