1. The researchers of Durham University have developed a supercomputer simulation to explain the formation of which space body?
[A] Moon
[B] Mars
[C] Sun
[D] Earth
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Correct Answer: A [Moon]
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Recently, researchers of Durham University have developed a supercomputer simulation to explain the formation of moon.
The researchers have stated that Earth collided with a Mars like planet named Theia about 4.5 billion years ago. The resulting debris is found to be a self-gravitating body, which has a great resemblance to moon in term of mass and ferric properties.
2.The space agency of which country has recently released the images of the “The Lost Galaxy” of the Virgo Cluster?
[A] India
[B] U.S.
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [U.S.]
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NGC 4535 is a famous galaxy and is one of the largest of the Virgo constellation. It is also dubbed as the “The Lost Galaxy”.
Virgo Cluster is located about 50 million light-years from Earth. The Scientists at NASA have spotted the spiral galaxy through their Hubble Space Telescope and released its images. It is a vast swirl of stars containing a distinct bar structure at its center.
3.What is the name of the Mars rover of the U.S. space agency NASA, which has recently landed on the red planet?
[A] Discovery
[B] Perseverance
[C] Grit
[D] Ingenuity
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Correct Answer: B [Perseverance]
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Perseverance is the name of the rover sent by NASA to the Mars. The rover, which has been a nearly 300-million-mile journey since it left the Earth over 6 months ago, safely landed at the Martian surface.
The rover is set to experiment a series of activities for the first time: the search for signs of ancient life on Mars, the first helicopter fly on another planet and yhe first recordings of sound on the Mars, etc.
4.What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?
[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars
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Correct Answer: C [Dare Mighty Things]
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As per the Scientists at the NASA, the Perseverance rover deployed its parachute through the atmosphere of the Mars.
During the process, it flashed a secret code of red-and-white stripes across the sky, which was seen as random pattern of concentric circles. It was decoded in some hours and found that it is a message written in binary computer code, which spelt “Dare Mighty Things”.
5.Under which project, CSIR is set to map genetic diversity in the Indian Ocean?
[A] Project IOR
[B] Project Bio
[C] Project TraceBioMe
[D] Project 21
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Correct Answer: C [Project TraceBioMe]
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Under the Project TraceBioMe, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) – Goa has initiated to map the genetic diversity of organisms in the Indian Ocean.
The project involves large scale sampling of water, sediments, planktons and various organisms in different location of the ocean to arrive at the genetic map.
6.Researchers of which Indian institution have developed touch-sensitive, tactile, haptic watch for assisting visually impaired people?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Kanpur
[C] IIM Ahmedabad
[D] JNTU
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Kanpur]
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Two researchers from IIT Kanpur have recently developed touch-sensitive, tactile, haptic watch. This is intended to measure time by touching the face of the clock.
This model of watch conveys time via vibrations when an individual touches the proper spoke on the face.
7.Which cryptocurrency exchange, has launched NFT (non-fungible tokens) marketplace for Indian artists and creators?
[A] WazirX
[B] Coinbase
[C] Libra
[D] BitFlyer
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Correct Answer: A [WazirX]
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The Indian cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX has recently launched a NFT (non-fungible tokens) market place for Indian artists and creators.
Under this mechanism, Indian artists can place their digital assets (art piece, audio files, videos etc) for auction over the blockchain-based NFT marketplace to earn royalty. This is said to be India’s first NFT marketplace.
8.Ingenuity – the NASA’s helicopter is sent to which place?
[A] Antarctica
[B] International Space Station
[C] Mars
[D] Moon
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Correct Answer: C [Mars]
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NASA’s mini helicopter named Ingenuity, which is presently stationed at Mars has recently completed its third flight in the Mars atmosphere.
The aircraft hovered at about 6.6 feet per second, which is the highest speed achieved by the chopper. During this flight, it has covered a distance of 64 feet (50 meters).
9.Which country launched NEO-01 robot, which aims to remove Space Debris?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
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NEO 01 is a robot, launched by a Chinese space mining start-up into low Earth orbit. It has been launched on an experimental basis to remove the space debris.
The robot has been launched using China’s Long March 6 rocket. The experimental technology involves use of a large net to capture debris and then burning it using its electric propulsion system.
10.What is “B.1.617”, which is seen in the news recently?
[A] Air to Air Missile
[B] New Planet
[C] COVID 19 Variant
[D] Hydrogen fuel cell
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Correct Answer: C [COVID 19 Variant]
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B.1.617 is a variant of the COVID 19 disease, which was first found in India. Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the B.1.617 variant of the COVID 19, has been detected in more than 17 countries across the globe.
So far, this new virus has claimed more than 3.11 million lives across the globe