Current Affairs Question - 28 March 2019
National Indigenization Of Technology & Research
Mission SHAKTI - Anti-Satellite Missile Test (ASAT)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ASAT Missile Test:
- It demonstrates ISRO’s capability to hit and destroy satellites in space through missiles launched from the ground.
- India became the 2nd country after US to have this capability.
- India’s ASAT maximum range is up to 1000 km only.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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International Science & Technology
Satellite Orbits
Consider the following statements:
- Most man-made satellites are placed in this orbit.
- International Space Station (ISS) is present in this zone only.
These references are with respect to?
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Low Earth Orbit
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| B |
High Earth Orbit
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Geostationary Orbit
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| D |
Geosynchronous Orbit
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International Science & Technology
China’s ASAT System
Consider the following statements:
- In 2007, China destroyed an ageing satellite through ASAT missiles which was placed in geosynchronous orbit.
- China’s ASAT system has the greatest range among all the nations having this ASAT system in place.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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National Indigenization Of Technology & Research
Mission SHAKTI - Anti-Satellite Missile Test (ASAT)
‘Mission Shakti’ sometimes seen in the news is related to?
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Empowerment of Women
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Vaccination of Children
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App to Report Human Trafficking of Girls
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| D |
Anti-satellite Missile Test
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International Science & Technology
Kessler Syndrome
‘Kessler Syndrome’ is related to:
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Zika Virus Outbreak
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Collision of Space Debris
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Water Pollution
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| D |
Fungal Infection in Wild Cats
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