Test 4 : Polity + Sci

Question 1

Name the Nanosatellites that India has launcehd

Answer 1

PSLV-C37 carried two such satellites known as INS-1A and INS-1B

PSLV-C40 launched INS-1C

Question 2

Famous robotics country in the world

Answer 2

KUKA - A German Company

Question 3

India’s first interplanetary mission

Answer 3

Mangalyaan

4th Nation in the World

1st Nation in Asia

Question 4

Short Note on VIKRAM-S

Answer 4

India’s first private sector rocket system launched from Sriharikota

It is a single stage sold fueled sub orbital rocket developed over two years by incorporating advanced technologies including carbon composite structures and 3D-printed components.

Question 5

Short Note on AstroSat

Answer 5

India’s first dedicated space astronomy observatory

Question 6

Short Note on Garuda

Answer 6

It is a robot developed by Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Currently being used by HAL for aircraft making.

Question 7

Short Note on LVM3

Answer 7

It was previously referred to as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III.

It is a three stage medium lift launch vehicle developed by the ISRO

Primarily designed to launch communication satellites into geostationary orbit.

It has a higher payload capacity that its predecessor GSLV Mk II

Question 8

Short Note on Living Robots

Answer 8

Living robots were created by Tufts University researchers using frog stem cells. They are known as Xenobots.

These are a class of programmable organism made from frog cells, can self replicate and have ability to repair themselves.

Question 9

Short Note on Captain Arjun

Answer 9

Captain Arjun was launched by the Central Railways.

In order to increase screening and surveillance at the railway stations.

Question 10

Short note on Outer Space Treaty 1967

Answer 10

It provides basic framework on international space law

1. Outer space must be used for peaceful application and for welfare of mankind only. All countries are free to explore outer space.
2. No country can claim any part of the outer space or celestial body.
3. Astronauts in outer space represent entire humanity.
4. No country will place any nuclear weapon in any part of outer space.

Question 11

Short not on PSLV

Answer 11

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is Indias first functional launch vehicle.

SLV was launched first in 1980

SLV has the ability to launch payloads in the 40 kg class into LEO

Question 12

Short note on ASLV

Answer 12

Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle

ASLV could carry a payload weighing up to 150kg into an orbit with a 47 degree inclination and upto a distance of 400km.

A five-stage vehicle, in which all five stages are solid fuel. The core stage ignited after the boosters burned out, acting as a first stage consisting of two strap on boosters.

Question 13

Short Note on Nuclear Command Authority

Answer 13

The NCA of India is that authority responsible for command, control and operational decisions regarding India’s nuclear weapon programme. The Nuclear Command Authority comprises a Political and Executive Council.

Question 14

Short note on G7

Answer 14

Group of 7 is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the EU.

It has no permanent secretariate.

Question 15

Alagh Committee is related to

Answer 15

Poverty Estimation