science & tech MCQ section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

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.

Answer: (b)

The ex-aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, INS Vikrant is being converted into a floating museum and rechristened Indian Museum Ship (IMS) Vikrant. She is now anchored opposite Middle Ground near Gateway of India in Mumbai.

This is with a view to meet the enormous demand of the public to see the ship and also assess the economic viability of sustaining her. The preliminary focus of the museum is to highlight the role of the ship as the cradle of naval aviation in the country.

Answer: (d)

The NSG has 48 countries as its members. There are several countries with nuclear programs outside the NSG, most notably India, Israel, Pakistan, and North Korea.

Answer: (d)

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

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.

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.