Q.1. Which of the following is/are correct regarding ‘Radio thermoelectric generators’ (RTG)seen in news recently :
1. These are nuclear engines which use radioactive materials to generate energy.
2. RTG’s are based on nuclear fission reactors that generate electricity.
1. These are nuclear engines which use radioactive materials to generate energy.
2. RTG’s are based on nuclear fission reactors that generate electricity.
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22%
A. 1 only
17%
B. 2 only
53%
C. Both 1 and 2
7%
D. None of the above
Q.2. Which among the following contributes to space debris ?
1. Satellites and spacecraft that have failed.
2. Rocket stages that have launched satellites into space.
3. Solid propellant slag.
4. Space activity like human waste
1. Satellites and spacecraft that have failed.
2. Rocket stages that have launched satellites into space.
3. Solid propellant slag.
4. Space activity like human waste
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23%
A. 1 and 2 only
14%
B. 2,3 and 4 only
19%
C. 1,3 and 4 only
45%
D. All of the above
Q.3. If a blockchain network chooses to transition from a 'Proof of Work' to a 'Proof of Stake' mechanism, which of the following accurately describes the potential outcome of this transition ?
1. Increase in competition among miners.
2. It can enhance the security of the chain.
3. Increase in carbon footprint.
1. Increase in competition among miners.
2. It can enhance the security of the chain.
3. Increase in carbon footprint.
How many of the above statements is/are correct :
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13%
A. Only 1
54%
B. Only 2
24%
C. Only 3
9%
D. None the above
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding IN-SPACe :
1. It is a single-window autonomous agency under the Department of Space.
2. It is responsible for commercialising space technologies and platforms created through public expenditure.
1. It is a single-window autonomous agency under the Department of Space.
2. It is responsible for commercialising space technologies and platforms created through public expenditure.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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15%
A. 1 only
24%
B. 2 only
57%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. None of the above
Q. 2. What is meant by "critical mass" in a nuclear reactor ?
A. The mass at which uranium becomes radioactive.
B. The minimum amount of fissile material required to sustain a chain reaction.
C. The weight of nuclear fuel rods in a reactor.
D. The total mass of a nuclear reactor
A. The mass at which uranium becomes radioactive.
B. The minimum amount of fissile material required to sustain a chain reaction.
C. The weight of nuclear fuel rods in a reactor.
D. The total mass of a nuclear reactor
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Graphene :
1. It is composed of a single layer of carbon atoms.
2. It is harder than diamond yet more elastic than rubber.
3. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far.
1. It is composed of a single layer of carbon atoms.
2. It is harder than diamond yet more elastic than rubber.
3. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far.
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22%
A. 1 and 3 only
30%
B. 2 and 3 only
16%
C. 3 only
32%
D. All of the above
Q.1. ‘Presidio Principles’ recently seen in news, related to :
A. Blockchain
B. Nanotechnology
C. Biotechnology
D. Nuclear technology
A. Blockchain
B. Nanotechnology
C. Biotechnology
D. Nuclear technology
Q.2. ‘Artificial Sun’ seen in news, related to :
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
Q.3 .Consider the following matches :
1. Project Netra - Detect debris
2. Tri Netra - Missile tracker
3. Sindhu Netra - Satellite
1. Project Netra - Detect debris
2. Tri Netra - Missile tracker
3. Sindhu Netra - Satellite