In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used ?
1. Mobile phone operations
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling the power grids
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Prelims
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Science and Technology › Emerging TechXCommunication
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Science and Technology › Emerging TechXIT
Science and Technology › Emerging TechXIT
Consider the following pairs :
Terms sometimes seen in news Context /Topic
Belle II experiment Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain technology Digital/ Cryptocurrency
CRISPR — Cas9 Particle Physics
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Options
Answer
(A)
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Science and Technology › Emerging TechXIT
‘3D printing’ has applications in which of the following?
1.Preparation of confectionery items
2.Manufacture of bionic ears
3.Automotive industry
4.Reconstructive surgeries
5.Data processing technologies
Select the correct answer using the code given below :Options
Answer
(D)
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Science and Technology › PhysicsXLight energy
Science and Technology › PhysicsXLight energy
Consider the following phenomena :
1. Light is affected by gravity.
2. The Universe is constantly expanding.
3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
Which of the above is/are the prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media?Options
Answer
(D)
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Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND
Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements :
1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?Options
Answer
(A)
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Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements:
1.PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2.Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3.GSLV MK III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(A)
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Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements :
1.PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2.Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3.GSLV Mk III is a four-stage launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors, and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(A)
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