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Question : 26

Consider the following statements:

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)-1D.
  2. It was launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) C-27.
  3. It is fourth Indian navigation satellite.
  4. IRNSS-1D will be launched into a sub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (sub GTO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 , 2 and 3 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Answer: (b)

It was launched by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-27. It is launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Question : 27 [SSC CPO 2004]

Air Force Academy is located in

a) Coimbatore

b) Mumbai

c) Kakinada

d) Hyderabad

Answer: (d)

Dundigal Air Force Academy (ICAO: VODG) is located in Hyderabad, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Air Force Academy was established in 1969 and started in 1971.

It is located at Dundigal, about 25 km away from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, spread over 7,000 acres of land. The academy was set up to train cadets from all streams at one location. It imparts training to the Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branches as well as officers of the Army and Navy.

This is a home for the officer trainees who learn their specialisation and are nurtured to become capable leaders. After one year’s training, officer cadets are commissioned into branches of the IAF. It is here that they are trained to learn flying through successive stages.

Question : 28

Micros Systems, a cloud firm has been taken over by?

a) Microsoft

b) Apple

c) SAP

d) Oracle

Answer: (d)

Oracle is buying cloud firm Micros Systems for $5.3 Billion.

Question : 29

Which of the following statements are correct about proposed India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project?

  1. The project will be located in Maikal Hills.
  2. The project is jointly supported by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
  3. It will also host experiments such as the search for dark matter.
Codes:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Answer: (b)

The project will be located in Bodi West Hills, Tamil Nadu.

Question : 30

Which of the following are the characteristics of the algal species Ulva paschima Bast and Cladophora goensis Bast discovered recently?

  1. They have excellent ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
  2. Both species are endemic to western coast of India.
Codes:

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Answer: (b)

Ulva paschima Bast and Cladophora goensis Bast are the first algal species discovered in past 40 years in India. These were discovered by Dr. Felix Bast and two research students working with him.

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