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51.

NASA scientists have discovered a new planet 'iceball' through ___________.

A. Microlensing
B. Transit method
C. Radial Velocity Method
D. Coronographs
Answer» B. Transit method
52.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going to launch _________ communication satellites by the end of 2017.

A. 4
B. 7
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» E.
53.

The South Asia satellite "GSAT-09" will be launched by ISRO from which launch vehicle?

A. GSLV Mk-II
B. GSLV Mk-V
C. GSLV Mk-IV
D. GSLV Mk-III
Answer» B. GSLV Mk-V
54.

Which rocket lands in Florida, US after military satellite?

A. Lergo
B. Chandrayaan
C. Mangalyaan
D. Falcon 9
Answer» E.
55.

The garish red colour of the Blood Falls water was attributed to discolouration caused by __________.

A. Fire algae
B. Green algae
C. Red algae
D. Brown algae
Answer» D. Brown algae
56.

Which of the following become the world's largest telescope, which passed its final test at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center?

A. Shane Telescope
B. Space Surveillance Telescope
C. Victor M. Blanco Telescope
D. James Webb Space
Answer» E.
57.

Which institute created the inflatable greenhouse effect to grow fresh food and produce oxygen on Mars or Moon?

A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. IFM
D. IISER
Answer» B. ISRO
58.

What is the total weight of GSAT-9 or the "South Asia" satellite?

A. 2,320 kg
B. 2,230 kg
C. 2,130 kg
D. 2,310 kg
Answer» C. 2,130 kg
59.

On this Neptune-sized planet, NASA scientists detected a strong water signature in the atmosphere.

A. HAT-P-16b
B. HAT-P-18b
C. HAT-P-23b
D. HAT-P-26b
Answer» E.
60.

What are the names of the two missiles in the Spyder missile?

A. Python and Derby
B. Solid rocket motor
C. Minuteman ICBM
D. Anti tank missile
Answer» B. Solid rocket motor
61.

Which country tests a "Lunar Palace" for simulating a lunar-like environment on earth?

A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. Russia
Answer» D. Russia
62.

What is the name of the vaccine which is launced for Pneumonia?

A. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
B. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
C. DPT vaccine
D. Meningococcal vaccine
Answer» C. DPT vaccine
63.

Proxima B is orbiting about _____ light years from Earth to have liquid water and support alien life.

A. 4.8
B. 2.5
C. 4.2
D. 2.8
Answer» D. 2.8
64.

Which IIT Scientists have developed the Nasofilters?

A. Bombay
B. Madras
C. Delhi
D. Kanpur
Answer» D. Kanpur
65.

The scientist has discovered the first natural human antibodies aganist ____________ virus.

A. Ectropis
B. Ebola
C. Elapid herpes
D. Ellidaey
Answer» C. Elapid herpes
66.

What is the name of the new organism discovered by team of scientists at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

A. Anna mani
B. Anil Bhardwaj
C. Thanu Padmanabhan
D. A.P.J. Apbdul Kalam
Answer» E.
67.

The cost of world's biggest and most expensive earth imaging satellite developed by NASA and ISRO is?

A. $ 1.2 billion
B. $ 1.3 billion
C. $ 1.4 billion
D. $ 1.5 billion
Answer» E.
68.

NASA's Juno Spacecraft has discovered Earth-sized cyclones at this planet.

A. Saturn
B. Mercury
C. Pluto
D. Jupiter
Answer» E.
69.

Indian Space Research Organisation planned to launch this satellite on 5th June 2017.

A. Brahmos - I
B. PSLV-C37
C. Agni -II
D. GSLV Mk-III
Answer» E.
70.

Which probe does the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) planned to launch in 2018?

A. Surveyor program
B. Mariner Program
C. Landsat program
D. Parker Solar Probe
Answer» E.
71.

The frog which is discovered in the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador is?

A. Tusked Frogs
B. Rain Frogs
C. Glass Frogs
D. Wood Frogs
Answer» D. Wood Frogs
72.

Prithvi-II Ballistic Missile successfully test fired at?

A. Bhubaneswar
B. Cuttack
C. Balasore
D. Nilgiri
Answer» D. Nilgiri
73.

ISRO test-fired this satellite at Chandipur in Odisha.

A. PSLV-C37
B. GSLV-F09
C. QR-SAM
D. GSAT-9
Answer» D. GSAT-9
74.

Which rocket was launched by the Space X recently?

A. Falcon 9
B. Orion
C. Skylab
D. Kilper
Answer» B. Orion
75.

DRDO's anti-tank 'Nag' missile was test fired in _________.

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. Rajasthan
Answer» E.
76.

What is the name of the planet which is discovered as the hottest known planet located 650 light years from Earth?

A. KELT-9
B. KELT-7
C. KELT-8
D. KELT-6
Answer» B. KELT-7
77.

This country launches first X-ray space telescope to study black holes, pulsars, and gamma-ray bursts.

A. India
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. Germany
Answer» C. Pakistan
78.

According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),which was the second hottest month in a span of 137 years?

A. Apr 2017
B. Mar 2017
C. June 2017
D. May 2017
Answer» E.
79.

Which country planned to send mini-ecosystems to Moon?

A. India
B. China
C. Switzerland
D. Japan
Answer» C. Switzerland
80.

Which Institute passes key Safety Tests for Orion Spacecraft recently?

A. Indian Institute of Technology
B. Kerala University
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. All India Institute Of Technology
Answer» D. All India Institute Of Technology
81.

For which satellite the Electric Propulsion (EP) technology is used recently?

A. Brahmos - II
B. Agni - III
C. GSLV - III
D. Geostationary Communication satellite (GSAT-9)
Answer» E.
82.

ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) completes ______ earth days in orbit.

A. 2500
B. 5000
C. 1000
D. 1500
Answer» D. 1500
83.

Which satellite is being tested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ?

A. Brahmos - III
B. Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA)
C. Agni -II
D. GSLV - II
Answer» C. Agni -II
84.

ISRO's PSLV-C38 can able to carry this much of satellite.

A. 30
B. 28
C. 25
D. 31
Answer» E.
85.

Which coutry's scientists designed the world's most powerful submarine detector?

A. United States of America
B. Japan
C. China
D. India
Answer» D. India
86.

The weight of GSAT-17 communication Satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is?

A. 4,500-kg
B. 4,477-kg
C. 3,499-kg
D. 3,477-kg
Answer» E.
87.

What types of Lights are produced by the scientists recently?

A. X ray lights
B. Halogen Lights
C. CFL Lights
D. Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs
Answer» B. Halogen Lights
88.

Which institute launched Rocket to produce Colourful Artificial Clouds?

A. National Institute of Technology
B. Indian Space Research Organisation
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)
D. Manipal University
Answer» D. Manipal University
89.

Which missile was testfired by the India successfully?

A. Quick reaction surface-to-air short range missile (QR-SAM).
B. AGNI - VI
C. PSLV C 37
D. Prithvi II
Answer» B. AGNI - VI
90.

What is name of the star which is being discover as Smallest Star known in the Universe?

A. Kepler 48 B
B. KOI - 78545
C. KOI -869B
D. EBLM J0555-57Ab
Answer» E.
91.

Which country scientists developed the 3D-printed soft silicone Heart?

A. Switzerland
B. Swedish
C. India
D. United States of America
Answer» B. Swedish
92.

What is the name of the new creature found in Canada?

A. Albertavenatorcurriei
B. Red Forest Crab
C. Himalayan forest thrush
D. The Indian Dancing Tadpole
Answer» B. Red Forest Crab
93.

What is the name of the low-cost screening device launched by the Government of India to detect congenital hearing loss in newborns?

A. Sohorn
B. Sonhum
C. Sohum
D. Songhum
Answer» D. Songhum
94.

What is the name of the satellite which is the third brightest object in the world?

A. Mayak
B. Brahmos - II
C. Agni - III
D. Cartosat
Answer» B. Brahmos - II
95.

Which country's scientist recently announced the discovery of potential drug to fight Zika virus infection?

A. Sweden
B. Spain
C. Switzerland
D. Singapore
Answer» C. Switzerland
96.

Which country has been planning to chase the shadow of the moon using two of NASA's WB-57F research jets during the upcoming total solar eclipse?

A. USA
B. UK
C. China
D. Japan
Answer» B. UK
97.

Which type of Fish did the Scientists discover glow in the dark recently?

A. Pacific Viperfish
B. Giant Tube Worms
C. Lantern shark
D. Phytoplankton
Answer» D. Phytoplankton
98.

What is the name of World's Smallest spacecraft launched by the Indian Rocket?

A. Aryabhatta
B. Bhaskara II
C. Sprites
D. INSAT - 1 A
Answer» D. INSAT - 1 A
99.

This country produced flammable ice from an experimental project.

A. China
B. United States
C. South Korea
D. South Africa
Answer» B. United States
100.

Name the app that was developed by Indian Army through which serving soldiers can track details like postings and promotions etc?

A. HUMRRAZ
B. HUMRAAZ
C. HUUMRAZ
D. HUMMRAZ
Answer» C. HUUMRAZ