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Question : 41

What is the objective of SMAP Satellite launched by NASA?

a) Measure rigidity of rocks on Moon.

b) Measure sea level on Earth.

c) Observe and measure moisture of soil on Earth.

d) Detect moisture in atmosphere of Mars.

Answer: (c)

SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) Satellite is a three-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil. It will help to monitor drought, predict floods, assist crop productivity, weather forecasting and linking water, energy and carbon cycles.

Question : 42 [SSC CGL 2011]

Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of information technology and allied sciences proposed to be set up?

a) Kanpur

b) New Delhi

c) Allahabad

d) Bangalore

Answer: (c)

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad is an Indian Institute of Information Technology established in 1999 by the Government of India and funded by the government as a Center of Excellence in Information Technology and allied areas.

The institute was conferred deemed university status in 2000, empowering it to award degrees following the setting of its own examinations.

Question : 43

German scientists developed a new App to find lost things called

a) Find my things

b) Find lost goods

c) Find my stuff

d) Find my goods

Answer: (c)

German scientists have developed a new mobile app to find the commonly lost items like keys, wallet, or small things. The name of this app is FIND MY STUFF.

Question : 44

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Scorpene-class submarines?

  1. These submarines run on nuclear power
  2. India has ordered these submarines from France.
Choose the correct option:

a) 2 Only

b) 1 and 2 Both

c) 1 Only

d) None

Answer: (a)

French-origin Scorpene-class are dieselelectric submarines and are being constructed at Mazagaon Dock.

Question : 45

A genetically engineered bacteria used for clearing oil spills is

a) Agrobacterium tumifaciens

b) Escherischia coli

c) Bacillus subtilis

d) Pseudomonas putida

Answer: (d)

Pseudomonas putida helps in clearing oil spills in sea. This microbe utilizes fatty acids present in soil as raw material and metabolizes it for its energy requirement.

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