Gaganyaan Mission MCQs: Test Your Knowledge on India's Space Program

451.

What is the potential impact of this innovation?

A Increasing plastic pollution

B Tackling the global plastic pollution crisis

C Promoting the use of single-use plastics

D Developing new types of plastic

452.

What is a significant advantage of this bio-remediation agent compared to natural degradation?

A It takes longer to degrade plastic

B It degrades significant amounts of plastic waste within weeks

C It produces more harmful byproducts

D It is only effective in laboratory settings

453.

How does the bio-remediation agent work?

A By melting the plastic at high temperatures

B By using chemical solvents to dissolve the plastic

C By utilizing specially engineered microbes that secrete enzymes to break down plastic

D By compressing the plastic into smaller, inert blocks

454.

What type of plastic waste can the newly developed bio-remediation agent degrade?

A Only biodegradable plastics

B Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other recalcitrant plastic polymers

C Only PVC plastics

D All types of plastic waste including microplastics

455.

Which institution has developed a novel bio-remediation agent for plastic waste degradation?

A Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru

B Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

C Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

D National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune

456.

What is a notable feature of INS Vajra's design for underwater operations?

A Basic sonar systems

B Advanced sonar systems, electronic warfare suites, and robust hull design

C Limited maneuverability

D Reliance on external communication for navigation

457.

The commissioning of INS Vajra will bolster the Indian Navy's ability to project power in which region?

A The Arctic Ocean

B The Indo-Pacific region

C The Atlantic Ocean

D The Mediterranean Sea

458.

What is a key operational advantage of INS Vajra due to its reactor?

A Shorter endurance

B Increased noise levels

C Long endurance and stealth capabilities

D Limited underwater maneuverability

459.

What does the commissioning of INS Vajra signify for India's defense industry?

A Increased reliance on foreign technology

B Growing self-reliance in complex defense technologies

C Reduced investment in naval modernization

D Focus on conventional warfare only

460.

The commissioning of INS Vajra enhances India's capability in which area?

A Space exploration

B Cyber warfare

C Strategic deterrence and nuclear triad

D Ballistic missile defense

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