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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with an operational name of NavIC (acronym for Navigation with Indian Constellation is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. | It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it | The constellation consists of 8 satellites. Three of the eight satellites are located in geostationary orbit (GEO) at longitudes 32.5° E, 83° E, and 131.5° E, approximately 36,000 km (22,000 mi) above Earth’s surface. The remaining five satellites are in inclined geosynchronous orbit (GSO). Two of them cross the equator at 55° E and two at 111.75° E |
Context – India proposes to mandate NavIC support for smartphones
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with an operational name of NavIC (acronym for Navigation with Indian Constellation is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. | It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it | The constellation consists of 8 satellites. Three of the eight satellites are located in geostationary orbit (GEO) at longitudes 32.5° E, 83° E, and 131.5° E, approximately 36,000 km (22,000 mi) above Earth’s surface. The remaining five satellites are in inclined geosynchronous orbit (GSO). Two of them cross the equator at 55° E and two at 111.75° E |
Context – India proposes to mandate NavIC support for smartphones
‘Dharamshala Declaration’ recently seen in news is related to
Solution(c)
At the National Conference of State Tourism Minister, the “Dharamshala Declaration” was adopted for developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”.
Context – It was in news
Solution(c)
At the National Conference of State Tourism Minister, the “Dharamshala Declaration” was adopted for developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”.
Context – It was in news
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Swachh Toycathon’
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The national competition for individuals from all ages as well as groups and start-ups, aims to bring forth innovation and circularity in design and packaging of games and toys. The competition seeks entries of designs of toys and play-zones using waste and recycled material, prototypes of eco-friendly toys and packaging, and other innovative ideas rethinking the toy industry. | Swachh Toycathon is a competition being undertaken by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-u 2.0) with the aim of ‘Rethinking Indian toy industry’ |
Context – The competition was launched recently
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The national competition for individuals from all ages as well as groups and start-ups, aims to bring forth innovation and circularity in design and packaging of games and toys. The competition seeks entries of designs of toys and play-zones using waste and recycled material, prototypes of eco-friendly toys and packaging, and other innovative ideas rethinking the toy industry. | Swachh Toycathon is a competition being undertaken by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-u 2.0) with the aim of ‘Rethinking Indian toy industry’ |
Context – The competition was launched recently
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organization’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and security organization. In terms of geographic scope and population, it is the world’s largest regional organization, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population, and more than 30% of global GDP | The SCO is governed by the Heads of State Council (HSC), its supreme decision-making body, which meets once a year. | Iran formally submitted its application to join the SCO as a full member state, which is expected to become effective within a year. |
Context – The organization was seen in news
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and security organization. In terms of geographic scope and population, it is the world’s largest regional organization, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population, and more than 30% of global GDP | The SCO is governed by the Heads of State Council (HSC), its supreme decision-making body, which meets once a year. | Iran formally submitted its application to join the SCO as a full member state, which is expected to become effective within a year. |
Context – The organization was seen in news
With respect to ‘Cryogenic engines’, consider the following statement(s)
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel and oxidizer; that is, both its fuel and oxidizer are gases which have been liquefied and are stored at very low temperatures. | A cryogenic engine/ cryogenic stage is the last stage of space launch vehicles which makes use of Cryogenics. Cryogenics is the study of the production and behaviour of materials at extremely low temperatures (below -150 degree Centigrade) to lift and place the heavier objects in space. |
Context – President of India Inaugurated Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel and oxidizer; that is, both its fuel and oxidizer are gases which have been liquefied and are stored at very low temperatures. | A cryogenic engine/ cryogenic stage is the last stage of space launch vehicles which makes use of Cryogenics. Cryogenics is the study of the production and behaviour of materials at extremely low temperatures (below -150 degree Centigrade) to lift and place the heavier objects in space. |
Context – President of India Inaugurated Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
