Current Affairs Question - 17 December 2022

Science & Technology

Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06)


Consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C54) successfully placed nine satellites - an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06) and eight nano satellites - in multiple orbits.
  2. The eight nano satellites include ISRO Nano Satellite-2 for Bhutan (INS-2B), Anand, Astrocast (three satellites), and three Thybolt satellites.
  3. EOS-06, a third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series (Oceansat-3), is a follow-up to OceanSat-1 or IRS-P4 and OceanSat-2 launched in 1999 and 2009, respectively.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

Science & Technology

Vikram-S


Consider the following statements:

  1. On 18th November, 2022, India’s first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S, was successfully launched from Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota.
  2. The rocket has been launched under the mission named ‘Prarambh’, which literally translates as ‘beginning’.
  3. Vikram-S is a three-stage solid fuelled, sub-orbital rocket developed by incorporating advanced technologies including carbon composite structures and 3D-printed components.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
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