IAS PYQTopic: Communication Technology (12 Questions)
With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:
- I.All types of UAVs can do vertical landing.
- II.All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.
- III.All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?
- I.It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
- II.It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
- III.It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.
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Consider the following activities:
- 1.Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
- 2.Monitoring of precipitation
- 3.Tracking the migration of animals
In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
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2022
Consider the following communication technologies:
1. Closed-circuit Television
2. Radio Frequency Identification
3. Wireless Local Area Network
Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?
2022
If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?
1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
3. Power grids could be damaged.
4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.
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2022
With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements:
1. They enable the digital representation of physical assets.
2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain.
3. They can be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used as a medium of commercial transactions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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