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751.

In computers, what does Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard, Tiger, Panther, Jaguar, Puma and Cheetah stand for?

A. Versions of Mac OS X
B. Types of Storage Servers
C. Macintosh Clones
D. Power Books
Answer» B. Types of Storage Servers
752.

IIT Bombay has come up with a creative and ingenious solution to address the shortage of medical oxygen for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in the country. Oxygen production could be achieved at how much atm pressure?

A. 2.5
B. 3.0
C. 3.5
D. 4.0
E. 4.5
Answer» D. 4.0
753.

In which natural phenomenon is static electricity involved?

A. Lightning
B. Rain
C. Twister
D. Hail storm
Answer» B. Rain
754.

Osiris-Rexs spacecraft of which of the following organizations began the long journey back to Earth in May 2021?

A. NASA
B. SpaceX
C. JAXA
D. ISRO
E. Blue Origin
Answer» B. SpaceX
755.

________ introduced its next-generation Xbox console at its pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles.

A. Apple
B. IBM
C. Sony Corporation
D. Microsoft
E. Intel
Answer» E. Intel
756.

5G technology is expected to become available in India for subscription in which year?

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2025
E. 2023
Answer» D. 2025
757.

In computer science, what is “Memory” word related to?

A. with logic
B. with control
C. with input
D. with storage
Answer» E.
758.

Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because

A. exposure to sunlight is prevented
B. concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
C. rate of respiration is decreased
D. there is an increase in humidity
Answer» D. there is an increase in humidity
759.

In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _______ is used to superscript and subscript.

A. Font style
B. Underline
C. Effects
D. Size
Answer» D. Size
760.

A group of Scientists have analysed reports from Wuhan Institute of Virology and have reported that ________ is effective in stopping the growth of Novel Corona Virus infection in laboratory conditions.

A. Hydroxy Chloroquine
B. Benzyl chloride
C. Potassium permanganate
D. Safrole
E. Propionic anhydride
Answer» B. Benzyl chloride
761.

Carolus Linnaeus is regarded as the father of ________.

A. Embryology
B. Palaeontology
C. Evolution
D. Taxonomy
Answer» E.
762.

Predict the output of following code. Int f = 1, i =2; do {f* = i;}while (++i

A. 12
B. 5
C. 4
D. 24
Answer» B. 5
763.

All the machinery and equipment of computer are called ________.

A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Chips
D. Electronic Appliance
Answer» B. Software
764.

________ is/are being considered an alternative to reduce the country's crude oil imports worth Rs. 7 lakh crore. It/They can also be a potential weapon to fight increasing pollution.

A. Extractor fans
B. Biofuels
C. Air purifiers
D. Phytoremediation
Answer» C. Air purifiers
765.

______ is an Indian software application developed by ISRO to explore 2D/3D representation of earth surface.

A. Bhuvan
B. Bhumi
C. Bhuyaan
D. Bhudev
Answer» B. Bhumi
766.

A team of researchers from which of the following institutes has developed an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named ‘Elasticopter’?

A. Hindu College, Delhi
B. IIIT-H
C. IIT Delhi
D. IISc Bangalore
E. IIT Kanpur
Answer» C. IIT Delhi
767.

In 1991, India's first indigenous supercomputer named ____________ was developed by Vijay Bhatkar.

A. Param 8000
B. Pragati 5000
C. Prayog 2000
D. Prayas 3000
Answer» B. Pragati 5000
768.

As per the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Aditya-L 1 will be launched from Sriharikota. It would be India's first mission to study:

A. Jupiter
B. Neptune
C. Solar Corona
D. Saturn rings
Answer» D. Saturn rings
769.

A team of researchers of which of the following institutes has developed an affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for PPE and 3D printed Ear Guard for comfortable use of face masks by healthcare workers?

A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Guwahati
C. IIT Kharagpur
D. IIT Roorkee
E. IIT Delhi
Answer» C. IIT Kharagpur
770.

MS-Excel is an integral component of ________.

A. MS-Office
B. MS-Word
C. Gnome Office
D. Koffice
Answer» B. MS-Word
771.

NASA's JUNO unmanned spacecraft successfully executed first stage of its mission by orbiting ______.

A. Jupiter
B. Moon
C. Mars
D. Neptune
Answer» B. Moon
772.

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following?1. Preparation of confectionery items2. Manufacture of bionic ears3. Automotive industry4. Reconstructive surgeries5. Data processing technologiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 5 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer» E.
773.

Param Yuva II, designed by C-DAC in PUNE is a type of _______.

A. Missile
B. Super computer
C. Bullet train
D. Space shuttle
Answer» C. Bullet train
774.

Name the device used to connect computers for communication via telephone lines.A. HUBB. SwitchC. RepeaterD. MODEM

A. D
B. A
C. C
D. B
E. None of these
Answer» B. A
775.

DRDO has developed a sanitising chamber named 'GermiKlean' to sanitise uniforms of security forces. The chamber is designed to sanitise how many pairs of uniforms within 15 minutes?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
E. 40
Answer» C. 30
776.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared an image of frosty sand dunes of which planet?

A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
E. Uranus
Answer» C. Jupiter
777.

One TB approximately comprises or occupies which of the following data or space size?

A. 1000 KB
B. 1024 MB
C. 1024 GB
D. 1000 GB
Answer» D. 1000 GB
778.

After the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2, the ISRO now looks to launch its solar mission called the Aditya L-1 by ________.

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
E. None of these
Answer» B. 2021
779.

In October 2020, which of the follwoing revealed a discovery about the Moon that confirms water has been found on the sunlit surface?

A. NASA
B. JAXA
C. Roscosmos
D. ESA
E. ISRO
Answer» B. JAXA
780.

In July 2019, the earth-bound orbit of Chandrayaan-2 has been increased by ________ kilometres, in preparation of its journey to the South Pole of the moon.

A. 6743
B. 7829
C. 8301
D. 9354
E. 10861
Answer» E. 10861
781.

A recent study has found that asteroid 16 Psyche could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion. The asteroid orbits between which of the following planets?

A. Earth and Mars
B. Mars and Jupiter
C. Jupiter and Saturn
D. Saturn and Uranus
E. Uranus and Neptune
Answer» C. Jupiter and Saturn
782.

Indian astronomers have reported one of the strongest flares from a feeding supermassive black hole or blazar called BL Lacertae. It is how many million light-years away?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» D. 12
783.

In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _________ makes the character stand out by making them bold, Italic or both.

A. Size
B. Font color
C. Effects
D. Font style
Answer» E.
784.

Match the following pairs:Launch VehicleSatellite i. Satellite Launch Vehicle - 3 (SLV - 3) A. Chandrayaan - I ii. Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV) B. Rohini iii. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C. SROSS - C iv. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D. EDUSATWhich of the following codes are correctly matched?

A. i - B, ii - C, iii - A, iv - D
B. i - A, ii - B, iii - C, iv - D
C. i - C, ii - A iii - B, iv - D
D. i - D, ii - C, iii - D, iv - A
Answer» B. i - A, ii - B, iii - C, iv - D
785.

Friction is caused by the _________ on the two surfaces in contact.

A. irregularities
B. smoothness
C. densities
D. gaps
Answer» B. smoothness
786.

A team of researchers from IIT Guwahati has developed a novel free-space optical communication system for information transfer. In free-space communication, data in which form is transmitted using light wirelessly?

A. Voice
B. Text
C. Image
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
787.

ISRO has announced that it aims to launch its own satellite pair for space communication purposes, called IDRSS. What does 'R' stand for in IDRSS?

A. Research
B. Relay
C. Rocket
D. Radio
E. Receiver
Answer» C. Rocket
788.

A program that allows a group of users to exchange their views/information is known as __________

A. file transfer protcol (FTP)
B. usenet news
C. Telnet
D. electronic mail (e-mail)
Answer» C. Telnet
789.

ISRO is set to achieve a major feat as it is working towards launching an unprecedented ________ earth observation satellites into space in 2020-21.

A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» D. 12
790.

Cut, Copy and Paste option are found in ________ menu.

A. Help
B. View
C. Insert
D. Edit
Answer» E.
791.

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have discovered a new planet named 'HD 21749b' which orbits around a bright dwarf star about ________ light years away from the earth.

A. 32
B. 47
C. 53
D. 59
E. 61
Answer» D. 59
792.

In 2020, Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, discovered two new species of a plant group known as pipeworts, from the:

A. Thar Desert
B. Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
Answer» D. Eastern Ghats
793.

An International Space Station (ISS) supply ship named after whom was launched into orbit in February 2021?

A. SS Katherine Johnson
B. Emilie Du Chatelet
C. Sophie Germain
D. Mary Somerville
E. Emmy Noether
Answer» B. Emilie Du Chatelet
794.

In the context of the Internet, what does IP stand for?

A. Internet Protocol
B. Intra Propaganda
C. Internet Proposal
D. Intra Protocol
Answer» B. Intra Propaganda
795.

Arrange the following products/examples of nanotechnology in ascending order of the four generations of nanotechnology [I → IV] and select the correct answer using the codes given below:A. AerosolB. 3-D networkingC. Molecular manufacturingD. Targeted drugs

A. A, B, C, D
B. D, A, B, C
C. A, D, B, C
D. D, A, C, B
Answer» D. D, A, C, B
796.

Open source tool used for spatial data analysis is ________.

A. ArcGIS
B. IDRISI
C. Oracle Spatial jet
D. QGIS
Answer» B. IDRISI
797.

Choose the option, which is not included in networking.

A. Access to a remote database
B. Resource sharing
C. Power transferring
D. Communication
Answer» D. Communication
798.

ICT is the common abbreviation of________.A. International Communication TechnologyB. Intelligent Communication TechnologyC. Inter-state Communication TechnologyD. Information and Communication Technology

A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C
Answer» D. C
799.

_____ Bar is located at top of WordPad/Notepad.

A. Format
B. Menu
C. Tool
D. Title
Answer» E.
800.

In which state was India's first No-Permission No-Takeoff (NPNT) compliant drone flight on the A200 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) has been successfully completed?

A. Gujarat
B. Telangana
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
E. Tamil Nadu
Answer» E. Tamil Nadu