27 March 2019
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Which of the following statements about Yuva Vigyani Karyakram is/are correct:
1. It has been launched by Department of Science and Technology.
2. It aims at providing scholarships to student for pursing research in the field of science.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation: ISRO has launched a special programme for school children called Yuva Vigyani Karyakram or Young Scientist Programme.
The programme aims at imparting basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of space activities.
Under the programme, three students each will be selected to participate in it every year from each state and union territory, covering CBSE, ICSE and state syllabus.
The eligibility for being chosen for the programme includes those students who have finished 8th standard and are currently studying in the 9th standard.Incorrect
Explanation: ISRO has launched a special programme for school children called Yuva Vigyani Karyakram or Young Scientist Programme.
The programme aims at imparting basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of space activities.
Under the programme, three students each will be selected to participate in it every year from each state and union territory, covering CBSE, ICSE and state syllabus.
The eligibility for being chosen for the programme includes those students who have finished 8th standard and are currently studying in the 9th standard. -
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Which of the following statements about ‘EMISAT’ is/are correct:
1. It is an electronic intelligence satellite for the DRDO.
2. It weights is 436kg.
3. It is intended for electromagnetic spectrum measurement.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation: India will launch an electronic intelligence satellite ‘Emisat’ for the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) along with 28 third party satellites.
ISRO, for the first time, will also demonstrate its new technologies like three different orbits with a new variant of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.
Emisat is a satellite based on ISRO’s Indian Mini Satellite -2 (IMS-2) bus platform. The satellite is intended for electromagnetic spectrum measurement.
The whole flight sequence will take about 180 minutes from the rocket’s liftoff slated at 9:30 am on April 1, 2019.
The new variant of the PSLV rocket will first put the 436 kg Emisat into a 749 km orbit. After that, the rocket will be brought down to put the 28 satellites into orbit, at an altitude of 504 km.Link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=361428
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Explanation: India will launch an electronic intelligence satellite ‘Emisat’ for the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) along with 28 third party satellites.
ISRO, for the first time, will also demonstrate its new technologies like three different orbits with a new variant of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.
Emisat is a satellite based on ISRO’s Indian Mini Satellite -2 (IMS-2) bus platform. The satellite is intended for electromagnetic spectrum measurement.
The whole flight sequence will take about 180 minutes from the rocket’s liftoff slated at 9:30 am on April 1, 2019.
The new variant of the PSLV rocket will first put the 436 kg Emisat into a 749 km orbit. After that, the rocket will be brought down to put the 28 satellites into orbit, at an altitude of 504 km.Link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=361428
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
a) Central Asia
b) Middle East
c) South-East Asia
d) Central AfricaCorrect answer: b
Explanation: Golan Heights is in Syria. However, the western two-thirds of this region are currently occupied by Israel, whereas the eastern third is controlled by Syria.
Global Energy Transition Index is released by:
Correct
Explanation: World Economic Forum releases Global Energy Transition Index.
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Explanation: World Economic Forum releases Global Energy Transition Index.
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Which of the following statements about World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is/are correct:
1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. It releases the report titled ‘Greenhouse Gas Bulletin’.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation: WMO is a specialsied agency of UN.
It is dedicated to meteorology (weather), climatology (climate), operational hydrology (water) and other related geophysical sciences such as oceanography and atmospheric chemistry.
It releases the following report:
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.
Status of the World Climate.Incorrect
Explanation: WMO is a specialsied agency of UN.
It is dedicated to meteorology (weather), climatology (climate), operational hydrology (water) and other related geophysical sciences such as oceanography and atmospheric chemistry.
It releases the following report:
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.
Status of the World Climate.