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India: Science and Technology Test 44

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     Who among the following discovered the antibiotic producing fungus from Penicillium genus?
    Solution
     Sir Alexander Fleming discovered first antibiotic (Penicillin G) producing fungus from Penicillium genus in 1928. Sir Alexander Fleming grew the mould in a pure culture. The mould produced a substance that killed a number of disease-causing bacteria. He identified that substance obtained from mould Penicillium notatum.
    Thus, the correct answer is 'Sir Alexander Fleming.'
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    In the term GIS, 'G' stands for _____________.
    Solution
    GIS stands for geographic information system. It is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. People and methods are combined with geospatial software and tools, to enable spatial analysis, management large datasets, and the display of information in a map/graphical form.
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    In which year was the Indian Space Research Organisation founded?
    Solution
    The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bengaluru. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration''.
    Formed in 1969, ISRO superseded the erstwhile Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) established in 1962 by the efforts of independent India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and his close aide and scientist Vikram Sarabhai. The establishment of ISRO thus institutionalized space activities in India. It is managed by the Department of Space, which reports to the Prime Minister of The Republic of India.
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    The world's largest biomass cookstove system for cooking in community kitchen has been installed at _________.
    Solution
    The world's largest biomass cookstove system for cooking in community kitchen has been installed at Shirdi at the cost for the system is about Rs 13.3 million. The previous one was also in India at Tirumala temple in Andhra pradesh.
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    The first Indian Satellite, Aryabhatt, was launched in the year _________.
    Solution
    Aryabhata was the first unmanned Earth satellite built by India. It was launched by India on 19 April 1975 from Kapustin Yar, a Russian rocket launch and development site in Astrakhan Oblast using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. It weighed 794 pounds (360 kg) and was its objective was to explore conditions in Earth’s ionosphere, measure neutrons and gamma rays from the Sun, and perform investigations in X-ray astronomy.
  • Question 6
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    Consider the following statements about Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS):
    1. IRNSS is a constellation of five satellites, which were launched by PSLV.
    2. It is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region. 
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    Solution
    The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) regional satellite navigation system, that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services.The system at-present consist of a constellation of 7 satellites, of which 4 are geosynchronous and 3 are geostationary, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by. It will provide two levels of service, the 'standard positioning service' and 'restricted service'.
  • Question 7
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    Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is at ________.
    Solution
    The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation, focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala.
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    Consider the following statements about Prithvi-II Missile : 
    1. It is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
    2. It has a maximum range of 100 km. 
    3. It is India's first native made ballistic missile.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    Solution
    Prithvi is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is India's first indigenously developed nuclear capable missile. It has a maximum range of 350km.  It is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 500 kg
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    Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the INSPIRE programme?
    Solution
    "Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)" is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology for attraction of talent to Science. The basic objective of INSPIRE is to communicate to the youth of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science, attract talent to the study of science at an early age and thus build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science & Technology system and R&D base. It does not believe in conducting competitive exams for identification of talent at any level. It believes in and relies on the efficacy of the existing educational structure for identification of talent.
  • Question 10
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    Consider the following statements.
    1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology.
    2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production.
    3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India's Nuclear Programme besides other rare earth products. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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