Science & Technology MCQs

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ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM-1) made India the first Asian nation to successfully reach Mars orbit and the first country in the world to achieve this feat in its very first attempt. This demonstrated ISRO's cost-effective and efficient approach to deep-space missions, setting a precedent for future missions like Mangalyaan-3.

While specific details for Mangalyaan-3 (MOM-2) are still under development, ISRO has indicated plans for more advanced scientific instruments and objectives, potentially including a lander/rover component or more detailed studies of Martian geology, atmosphere, and the search for biosignatures, building on the orbiter-only mission of Mangalyaan-1. Human missions and sample returns are far more complex and likely for later stages.

Mangalyaan, officially known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), was ISRO's first successful interplanetary mission to Mars, launched in 2013. Its success demonstrated India's capability in deep-space exploration and laid the groundwork for subsequent missions like the planned Mangalyaan-3.

The IndiaAI Mission includes 'IndiaAI Safe & Trusted AI' as a key pillar to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.

The 'IndiaAI Compute Capacity' pillar is designed to build a scalable AI computing ecosystem by deploying 10,000+ GPUs through public-private partnerships.

The IndiaAI Mission aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem by catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across public and private sectors.

EOS-08 carries three payloads: EOIR, GNSS-R, and SiC UV Dosimeter. SAR is not part of this specific mission.

The primary objective of EOS-08 is to design and develop a microsatellite, create payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, and incorporate new technologies required for future operational satellites.

EOS-08 was successfully launched by ISRO using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.