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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - Science & Technology [Day 12]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- ASTRA is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Surface-to-Air Missile system.
- ASTRA is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (a)
ASTRA is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) system designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
ASTRA is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
The missile has all weather day and night capability.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
ASTRA is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) system designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
ASTRA is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
The missile has all weather day and night capability.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Pinaka is an Artillery Missile System capable of striking into enemy territory up to a range of 75 kilometres.
- The Navigation system of the Pinaka missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Pinaka is an Artillery Missile System capable of striking into enemy territory up to a range of 75 kilometres with high precision.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Pinaka MK-II Rocket is modified as a missile by integrating with the Navigation, Control and Guidance System to improve the end accuracy and enhance the range. The Navigation system of the missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The Pinaka is an Artillery Missile System capable of striking into enemy territory up to a range of 75 kilometres with high precision.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Pinaka MK-II Rocket is modified as a missile by integrating with the Navigation, Control and Guidance System to improve the end accuracy and enhance the range. The Navigation system of the missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Operation Sankalp was launched to provide assistance to the affected population of Madagascar due to Cyclone Diane.
- SAMPRITI-IX is a joint military training exercise between India and Nepal.
- Exercise Mitra Shakti- VII is a joint training exercise between the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
In the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, post attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Operation SANKALP
Operation Vanilla was launched to provide assistance to the affected population of Madagascar post devastation caused by Cyclone Diane.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
As part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise SAMPRITI-IX was conducted at UMROI, Meghalaya, India from 03 Feb to 16 Feb 2020. Exercise SAMPRITI is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh and will be the ninth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Exercise Mitra Shakti- VII is a joint training exercise between the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (b)
In the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, post attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Operation SANKALP
Operation Vanilla was launched to provide assistance to the affected population of Madagascar post devastation caused by Cyclone Diane.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
As part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise SAMPRITI-IX was conducted at UMROI, Meghalaya, India from 03 Feb to 16 Feb 2020. Exercise SAMPRITI is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh and will be the ninth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Exercise Mitra Shakti- VII is a joint training exercise between the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile) is a two stage liquid propelled missile.
- QRSAM system is developed by HAL. (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
QRSAM is a single stage solid propelled missile. It has midcourse inertial navigation system with two-way data link and terminal active seeker developed indigenously by DRDO.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
QRSAM is a single stage solid propelled missile. It has midcourse inertial navigation system with two-way data link and terminal active seeker developed indigenously by DRDO.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The term HFHSD – IN 512 recently seen in news is related to
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Solution (a)
Indian Navy to Get Upgraded Fuel HFHSD – IN 512. On 13 January 2020, the launch of the new fuel (High Flash High Speed Diesel) HFHSD – IN 512, with revised technical specifications was undertaken.
With this, the country will be able to ensure interoperability amongst foreign navies during fleet exercises and provide fuel of quality better than that mandated to all foreign navies under bilateral/ multi-national logistics support pacts including LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement).
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Solution (a)
Indian Navy to Get Upgraded Fuel HFHSD – IN 512. On 13 January 2020, the launch of the new fuel (High Flash High Speed Diesel) HFHSD – IN 512, with revised technical specifications was undertaken.
With this, the country will be able to ensure interoperability amongst foreign navies during fleet exercises and provide fuel of quality better than that mandated to all foreign navies under bilateral/ multi-national logistics support pacts including LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement).
