Science & Technology MCQs

ISRO is integrating a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) into the Shukrayaan-1 mission. SAR can penetrate Venus's thick cloud cover, allowing for surface imaging and analysis.

Shukrayaan-1 aims to study Venus's atmosphere, including its composition, dynamics, and interaction with the solar wind. While surface mapping might be a secondary goal, atmospheric studies are primary.

ECLSS manages the internal environment (pressure, CO2, O2, temperature). Rocket propulsion is handled by the launch vehicle and the service module's engines.

Initially, ISRO planned to source the ECLSS from Russia, but later decided to develop it indigenously to ensure self-reliance and long-term mission goals.

ECLSS stands for Environmental Control and Life Support System, which is essential for maintaining a habitable environment for astronauts in space.

ISRO has established a dedicated Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) in Bengaluru to provide mission-specific training, including simulator training and physical fitness.

The four astronaut-designates completed their basic training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia before starting mission-specific training in India.

Four pilots from the Indian Air Force—Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla—have been selected for the mission.

The Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) drone is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, providing real-time data and imagery for military applications.

MALE stands for Medium Altitude Long Endurance. Rustom-2 (Tapas BH-201) is classified as a MALE UAV, indicating its capability to operate at medium altitudes for extended durations.