IAS PYQTopic: Space Technology India (22 Questions)
Consider the following space missions:
- I.Axiom-4
- II.SpaDeX
- III.Gaganyaan
How many of the space missions given above encourage and support micro-gravity research?
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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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements:
- 1.RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
- 2.RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.
- 3.RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2023
Consider the following pairs :
Objects in space Description
1. Cepheids Giant clouds of dust and gas in space
2. Nebulae Stars which brighten and dim periodically
3. Pulsars Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2023
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
2022
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
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