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301.	In August 2020, a new “machine learning” algorithm has confirmed the existence of how many new exoplanets in data collected by NASA’s Kepler mission?
A.	30
B.	40
C.	50
D.	60
E.	70
Answer» D. 60

Discussion

302.	Name the Space Telescope that on 6 January, 2015 discovered the 1000th exoplanet in Constellation Lyra.
A.	Hubble
B.	Chandrasekhar
C.	Kepler
D.	James Webb
Answer» D. James Webb

Discussion

303.	In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?1. Mobile phone operations2. Banking operations3. Controlling the power gridsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

304.	As per data or space sizes, which one of the following series is arranged from smallest to largest?
A.	KB, MB, TB, GB
B.	MB, TB, GB, KB
C.	GB, KB, MB, TB
D.	KB, MB, GB, TB
Answer» E.

Discussion

305.	In Microsoft Word, file, edit, view etc. are provided in ________.
A.	Standard toolbar
B.	Menu bar
C.	Formatting toolbar
D.	Status bar
Answer» C. Formatting toolbar

Discussion

306.	Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the robotic surgery facility(Nov 2019). The robotic surgery facility has been set up in which of these places?
A.	Apollo Hospital
B.	AIIMS Hospital
C.	Safdarjung Hospital
D.	Fortis Hospital
E.	None of the Following
Answer» D. Fortis Hospital

Discussion

307.	In December 2015, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover found the presence of ________. Which will help scientists learn about the ancient wet environment.
A.	Magnesium
B.	Cadmium
C.	Silica
D.	Calcium
Answer» D. Calcium

Discussion

308.	Name the communication satellite which was successfully launched by India’s PSLV - C50 on 17 December 2020.
A.	SLV - 05
B.	SLV - 01
C.	CMS - 50
D.	CMS - 01
Answer» E.

Discussion

309.	A Himalayan Cloud Observatory was set up in which of these states on 8th Feb 2019?
A.	Himachal Pradesh
B.	Jammu and Kashmir
C.	Uttarakhand
D.	Punjab
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Punjab

Discussion

310.	At least how many galaxies are there in the observable universe as estimated from Hubble XDF data?
A.	<100000
B.	Between 100000 and 1 million
C.	Between 1 million and 100 billion
D.	Between 100 billion and 1 trillion
Answer» E.

Discussion

311.	Consider the following activities:1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field.2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes.3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis.At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using drones?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

312.	______ software are freely available and can be edited and customized by anyone.
A.	Free Source
B.	Open Source
C.	Easy Source
D.	Unpaid Source
Answer» C. Easy Source

Discussion

313.	Astronomers recently discovered the youngest known neutron star named Swift J1818.0-1607. It is how many years old?
A.	160
B.	200
C.	240
D.	280
E.	320
Answer» D. 280

Discussion

314.	In a computer, what is the name of the high speed memory used:
A.	Cache
B.	RAM
C.	BIOS
D.	Hard Disk
Answer» B. RAM

Discussion

315.	In which among the following, the Data Structures perform an important role?
A.	Input device
B.	Hardware
C.	Program design
D.	Logic gate
Answer» D. Logic gate

Discussion

316.	Engineers from ________ have developed a microprocessor called AJIT which is the first to be conceptualised, designed, developed and manufactured in India.
A.	IIT Bombay
B.	IIT Delhi
C.	IIT Kanpur
D.	IIT Kharagpur
E.	IIT Roorkee
Answer» B. IIT Delhi

Discussion

317.	A ‘menu’ contains a list of
A.	Data
B.	Objects
C.	Reports
D.	Commands
Answer» E.

Discussion

318.	In January 2019, the Department of Science and Technology partnered with Doordarshan to launch two free-to-air channels DD Science and an Internet-based channel _________ which will offer live, scheduled play and video-on-demand on science topics.
A.	Internet Science
B.	India Technology
C.	India Live
D.	India Science
Answer» E.

Discussion

319.	A team of researchers at which of the following institutes is aiming to develop a Wardbot that will deliver food and medicine to COVID-19 patients in their isolation wards?
A.	IIT Delhi
B.	IIT Bombay
C.	IIT Kanpur
D.	IIT Ropar
E.	IIT Roorkee
Answer» E. IIT Roorkee

Discussion

320.	From where will India launch its communication satellite, GSAT-31, on 6 February 2019?
A.	Suriname
B.	Uruguay
C.	French Guiana
D.	Jamaica
E.	Trinidad and Tobago
Answer» D. Jamaica

Discussion

321.	Nuclear explosives devices were tested in India at-
A.	Pokhran
B.	Kanchipuram
C.	Bengaluru
D.	Sriharikota
Answer» B. Kanchipuram

Discussion

322.	Modulus Housing has developed a portable hospital unit called MediCAB that can be installed anywhere within two hours by four people. Modulus Housing is a startup of which of the following IITs?
A.	IIT Madras
B.	IIT Delhi
C.	IIT Bombay
D.	IIT Kanpur
E.	IIT Roorkee
Answer» B. IIT Delhi

Discussion

323.	In July 2020, which of the following has/have developed KritiScan?
A.	International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
B.	Vehant Technologies
C.	IIT Madras
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

324.	How many air men from Indian Air Force have been identified for India's first manned mission to space, Gaganyan?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

325.	Full form of BIOS isA. Binary Interchange Operation SystemB. Basic Input Output SystemC. Beginner’s Input Operation SymbolD. Basic Interface Oriented service
A.	B
B.	C
C.	D
D.	A
Answer» B. C

Discussion

326.	Fill up the blank with the most appropriate option below.Future financial transactions would be based on ______
A.	Graphics
B.	Point of Sale
C.	Robotics
D.	Wireless
Answer» E.

Discussion

327.	In October 2020, which of the following has launched 10 new Threat Management Centres (TMCs) across locations - including the US, UK, Spain and India?
A.	Infosys
B.	Tata Consultancy Services
C.	Wipro
D.	HCL Technologies
E.	Accenture
Answer» C. Wipro

Discussion

328.	Himawari-9 is a Japanese _______ satellite.
A.	Weather
B.	Communication
C.	Navigation
D.	Ground
Answer» B. Communication

Discussion

329.	Astrophysicists have detected a burst of which of the following within our galaxy for the first time and identified its source, according to research published that sheds new light on one of the mysteries of the Universe?
A.	Cosmic radio waves
B.	Ultraviolet waves
C.	Microwaves
D.	X-rays
E.	Gamma Rays
Answer» B. Ultraviolet waves

Discussion

330.	________ scientists succeeded in creating the first-ever artificial crater on an asteroid, a step towards shedding light on how the solar system evolved.
A.	American
B.	Australian
C.	Japanese
D.	Chinese
E.	Indian
Answer» D. Chinese

Discussion

331.	In May 2019, scientists from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s (CSIR)-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, for the first time, sequenced the entire genome of ______.
A.	Lion-tailed Macaque
B.	Nilgiri Tahr
C.	Elephant
D.	Asiatic Lion
Answer» E.

Discussion

332.	Name the supersonic missile that was successfully test-fired by the Indian Navy in 2017?
A.	Agni
B.	Vajra
C.	BrahMos
D.	GSAT-17
Answer» D. GSAT-17

Discussion

333.	________ has chosen Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Orbit Beyond to send equipment to the Moon.
A.	ISRO
B.	DRDO
C.	JAXA
D.	NASA
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

334.	A research study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. What percent of chances are low of being overweight for children who drink whole milk?
A.	50%
B.	60%
C.	40%
D.	70%
E.	30%
Answer» D. 70%

Discussion

335.	In Microsoft Word, _____ can be used to decide on the spacing between lines of a paragraph.
A.	Alignment
B.	Effects
C.	Indentation
D.	Line spacing
Answer» E.

Discussion

336.	PathShodh Healthcare has developed a semi-quantitative electrochemical ELISA test for COVID-19 IgM and IgG antibodies. PathShodh Healthcare is a startup incubated by which of the following?
A.	Society for Innovation and Development
B.	Indian Institute of Science
C.	IIT Bomabay
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

337.	FORTRAN is not used for _________.(I) drawing pictures(II) Carrying out mathematics computations
A.	Only (I)
B.	Only (II)
C.	Both (I) and (II)
D.	Neither (I) nor (II)
Answer» B. Only (II)

Discussion

338.	In the context of space technology, what is "Bhuvan", recently in the news ?
A.	A mini satellite, launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India
B.	The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for Chandrayan-II
C.	A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of India
D.	A space telescope developed by India
Answer» D. A space telescope developed by India

Discussion

339.	In the field of internet, ‘www’ stands for
A.	Worldwide wrestling
B.	World wide web
C.	Worldwide word star
D.	World without wrestling
Answer» C. Worldwide word star

Discussion

340.	In NASA parlance, what is 'EVA'?
A.	weightlessness
B.	Zero gravity
C.	Spacewalk
D.	Parking orbit
Answer» D. Parking orbit

Discussion

341.	As of January 2020, which of the following countries had NOT independently launched a human into space?
A.	India
B.	Russia
C.	China
D.	USA
Answer» B. Russia

Discussion

342.	ISRO will launch the first uncrewed mission in December 2021, as part of the human spaceflight programme 'Gaganyaan'. Which of the following launchers has been identified for the mission?
A.	GSLV Mark III
B.	PSLV-XL
C.	ASLV
D.	SLV-3
E.	GSLV Mark II
Answer» B. PSLV-XL

Discussion

343.	In February 2020, University of British Columbia astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto has discovered how many new planets?
A.	10
B.	13
C.	17
D.	21
E.	23
Answer» D. 21

Discussion

344.	Polygraph is a device commonly used by law enforcement agencies for:
A.	launching tear gas shells
B.	lie detection
C.	firing pellets
D.	throwing water with high pressure
Answer» C. firing pellets

Discussion

345.	Antonio Meucci is associated with the invention of:A. TelephoneB. automobileC. LEDD. Industrial Robot
A.	D
B.	B
C.	C
D.	A
Answer» E.

Discussion

346.	Physicists at Leiden University in which country have 3D printed what could be the world’s smallest boat, a test object known as Benchy?
A.	Denmark
B.	Netherlands
C.	Sweden
D.	Norway
E.	Germany
Answer» C. Sweden

Discussion

347.	In whose name did India launch its first Satellite?
A.	Bhaskara I
B.	Bhaskara II
C.	Aryabhatta
D.	Albert Einstein
Answer» D. Albert Einstein

Discussion

348.	In Microsoft Word, ______ view shows how the document would look when it is printed.
A.	Web Layout
B.	Normal Layout
C.	Reading Layout
D.	Print Layout
Answer» E.

Discussion

349.	Over 100 scientists from different countries have joined hands to tackle the issue of misinformation surrounding Covid-19 vaccines. These scientists have come together under which initiative?
A.	Team COVID
B.	Team Halo
C.	Team Safety
D.	Team Health
E.	Team Protect
Answer» C. Team Safety

Discussion

350.	In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?1. Assessment of crop productivity2. Locating groundwater resources3. Mineral exploration4. Telecommunications5. Traffic studiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1, 2 and 3 only
B.	4 and 5 only
C.	1 and 2 only
D.	1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer» B. 4 and 5 only

Discussion

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In August 2020, a new “machine learning” algorithm has confirmed the existence of how many new exoplanets in data collected by NASA’s Kepler mission?

Name the Space Telescope that on 6 January, 2015 discovered the 1000th exoplanet in Constellation Lyra.

In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?1. Mobile phone operations2. Banking operations3. Controlling the power gridsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

As per data or space sizes, which one of the following series is arranged from smallest to largest?

In Microsoft Word, file, edit, view etc. are provided in ________.

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the robotic surgery facility(Nov 2019). The robotic surgery facility has been set up in which of these places?

In December 2015, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover found the presence of ________. Which will help scientists learn about the ancient wet environment.

Name the communication satellite which was successfully launched by India’s PSLV - C50 on 17 December 2020.

A Himalayan Cloud Observatory was set up in which of these states on 8th Feb 2019?

At least how many galaxies are there in the observable universe as estimated from Hubble XDF data?

______ software are freely available and can be edited and customized by anyone.

Astronomers recently discovered the youngest known neutron star named Swift J1818.0-1607. It is how many years old?

In a computer, what is the name of the high speed memory used:

In which among the following, the Data Structures perform an important role?

Engineers from ________ have developed a microprocessor called AJIT which is the first to be conceptualised, designed, developed and manufactured in India.

A ‘menu’ contains a list of

In January 2019, the Department of Science and Technology partnered with Doordarshan to launch two free-to-air channels DD Science and an Internet-based channel _________ which will offer live, scheduled play and video-on-demand on science topics.

A team of researchers at which of the following institutes is aiming to develop a Wardbot that will deliver food and medicine to COVID-19 patients in their isolation wards?

From where will India launch its communication satellite, GSAT-31, on 6 February 2019?

Nuclear explosives devices were tested in India at-

Modulus Housing has developed a portable hospital unit called MediCAB that can be installed anywhere within two hours by four people. Modulus Housing is a startup of which of the following IITs?

In July 2020, which of the following has/have developed KritiScan?

How many air men from Indian Air Force have been identified for India's first manned mission to space, Gaganyan?

Full form of BIOS isA. Binary Interchange Operation SystemB. Basic Input Output SystemC. Beginner’s Input Operation SymbolD. Basic Interface Oriented service

Fill up the blank with the most appropriate option below.Future financial transactions would be based on ______

In October 2020, which of the following has launched 10 new Threat Management Centres (TMCs) across locations - including the US, UK, Spain and India?

Himawari-9 is a Japanese _______ satellite.

Astrophysicists have detected a burst of which of the following within our galaxy for the first time and identified its source, according to research published that sheds new light on one of the mysteries of the Universe?

________ scientists succeeded in creating the first-ever artificial crater on an asteroid, a step towards shedding light on how the solar system evolved.

In May 2019, scientists from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s (CSIR)-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, for the first time, sequenced the entire genome of ______.

Name the supersonic missile that was successfully test-fired by the Indian Navy in 2017?

________ has chosen Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Orbit Beyond to send equipment to the Moon.

A research study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. What percent of chances are low of being overweight for children who drink whole milk?

In Microsoft Word, _____ can be used to decide on the spacing between lines of a paragraph.

PathShodh Healthcare has developed a semi-quantitative electrochemical ELISA test for COVID-19 IgM and IgG antibodies. PathShodh Healthcare is a startup incubated by which of the following?

FORTRAN is not used for _________.(I) drawing pictures(II) Carrying out mathematics computations

In the context of space technology, what is "Bhuvan", recently in the news ?

In the field of internet, ‘www’ stands for

In NASA parlance, what is 'EVA'?

As of January 2020, which of the following countries had NOT independently launched a human into space?

ISRO will launch the first uncrewed mission in December 2021, as part of the human spaceflight programme 'Gaganyaan'. Which of the following launchers has been identified for the mission?

In February 2020, University of British Columbia astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto has discovered how many new planets?

Polygraph is a device commonly used by law enforcement agencies for:

Antonio Meucci is associated with the invention of:A. TelephoneB. automobileC. LEDD. Industrial Robot

Physicists at Leiden University in which country have 3D printed what could be the world’s smallest boat, a test object known as Benchy?

In whose name did India launch its first Satellite?

In Microsoft Word, ______ view shows how the document would look when it is printed.

Over 100 scientists from different countries have joined hands to tackle the issue of misinformation surrounding Covid-19 vaccines. These scientists have come together under which initiative?

In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?1. Assessment of crop productivity2. Locating groundwater resources3. Mineral exploration4. Telecommunications5. Traffic studiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.