Science & Technology MCQs

The LIGO-India gravitational wave observatory is being constructed in Aundha Nagnath, Hingoli district, Maharashtra. This site was selected for its seismic stability and isolation from human-made noise.

The integrated test of ISRO's 2000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine (SCE-200) was successfully conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. This facility is dedicated to the testing and qualification of liquid and cryogenic propulsion systems.

The semi-cryogenic engine is a critical component for the first stage of ISRO's Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). The NGLV is envisioned as a heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed to reduce launch costs and enhance India's access to space.

ISRO's semi-cryogenic engine, specifically the SCE-200, is designed to use Liquid Oxygen (LOX) as the oxidizer and Kerosene (RP-1) as the fuel. This combination offers higher thrust and is more cost-effective compared to traditional cryogenic fuels like liquid hydrogen.

The LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III) is being human-rated and modified to serve as the launch vehicle for the Gaganyaan mission, capable of carrying the crew module to Low Earth Orbit.

The TV-D1 mission successfully demonstrated the in-flight abort sequence of the Crew Escape System (CES) and the subsequent safe recovery of the Crew Module (CM), which is vital for ensuring the safety of astronauts during launch anomalies.

The Gaganyaan mission aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability by sending a 3-member crew to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission and bringing them back safely to Earth.

NEEDS_REVIEW: The satellite 'INSAT-4KS' does not appear in ISRO's official records or public domain information. All facts related to its deployment cannot be verified.

NEEDS_REVIEW: The satellite 'INSAT-4KS' does not appear in ISRO's official records or public domain information. All facts related to its deployment cannot be verified.

NEEDS_REVIEW: The satellite 'INSAT-4KS' does not appear in ISRO's official records or public domain information. All facts related to its deployment cannot be verified.