41. Which start-up has partnered with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to launch India’s private remote-sensing satellite?
[A] Pixxel
[B] Bellatrix Aerospace
[C] Agnikul
[D] Vesta Space
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Correct Answer: A [Pixxel]
Notes:
Leading space start-up Pixxel has signed an agreement with the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to launch the country’s first private remote-sensing satellite.
The satellite is to be launched on an ISRO PSLV rocket in early 2021. Earlier, regulatory body under the Department of Space called ‘IN-SPACe’ was established to enable private players undertake space activities in India.
42. Which organisation developed the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)?
[A] BHEL
[B] DRDO
[C] OFB
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS).
The indigenously made Howitzer, which was developed in partnership with a private sector industry, is undergoing trails in Maharashtra. As per DRDO, over 200 of these guns can be delivered to the Army within 18-24 months of the order.
43. Under which project is the Naval Ship “Himgiri” constructed and launched?
[A] Project Tat Rakshak
[B] Project 17A
[C] Project 50
[D] Project Navy
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Correct Answer: B [Project 17A]
Notes:
The Indian Naval ship named Himgiri has been launched and commissioned into Indian Waters recently.’
The ship has been constructed as a part of Project 17A for the Indian Navy. It is the first of three stealth frigates being built under the Project at GRSE in Kolkata and at Mazagon Docks Limited in Mumbai.
44. Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles, which were recently test-fired were manufactured by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] GRSE
[C] L&T
[D] OFB
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
India has successfully testfired two Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles off the eastern coast of Odisha in Balasore.
The nuclear-capable surface to surface missiles were manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Earlier this month, the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile hit its target.
45. ‘Super Hornet fighter jet’, which was seen in the news recently, is developed by which manufacturer?
[A] Boeing
[B] Dassault Aviation
[C] Air Bus
[D] Tesla
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Correct Answer: A [Boeing]
Notes:
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced that its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has successfully performed the ski-jump.
The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet jets demonstrated compatibility with Indian aircraft carriers. Indian Navy at present has one carrier named INS Vikramaditya and one upcoming carrier INS Vikrant.
46. Which is the first private company in India, to successfully design, develop and test full solid propulsion rocket stage?
[A] Skyroot Aerospace
[B] Dhruva Space
[C] Bellatrix Aerospace
[D] Manastu Space
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Correct Answer: A [Skyroot Aerospace]
Notes:
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has successfully test fired a solid propulsion rocket stage (named Kalam-5).
This is the first private company in India has successfully designed, developed and tested a full solid propulsion rocket stage. It is built with advanced carbon composite structure in an automated process. The company is also to test-fire Vikram-1 launch vehicle’s third stage (Kalam-100).
47. The DRDO handed over its ‘Landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles’, to which armed force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Navy]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over its ‘Landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)’ to the Indian Navy.
The retractable landing gear systems for the TAPAS UAV and landing gear system to the SWiFT UAV have been indigenously built by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, a unit of the DRDO.
48. ‘Sea Vigil-21’ is a Defence Exercise undertaken by which country?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] China
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The Indian Navy is undertaking a two-day military exercise, also claimed to be India’s largest coastal defence drill.
The exercise is to cover India’s coastline spanning over 7500 kilometers, involving 13 coastal States and Union Territories. The second edition of the exercise aims to enhance maritime security and surveillance.
49. With reference to Defence, what is ‘ASMI’, that was seen in the news recently?
[A] Machine Pistol
[B] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
[C] Anti-tank Guided Missile
[D] Artillery Gun
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Correct Answer: A [Machine Pistol]
Notes:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently developed the country’s first indigenous machine pistol.
Named ‘ASMI’, the pistol has been developed by the DRDO along with the help of Indian Army. It is set to replace the 9mm pistols which are currently used in the Defence forces.
50. With reference to STARStreak Air Defence system, India has recently teamed up with which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Israel
[C] Japan
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:
India’s Bharat Dynamics and the global Aerospace company Thales have signed an agreement to collaborate on the STARStreak Air Defence system.
To be undertaken with the support of both the Governments of India and the United Kingdom, the project will enable the export if the system to various customers including the UK Armed Forces. With this, BDL can also offer the system to Indian Armed Force with 60% indigenous content.
