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551.	What is the name given to India's First Manned Ocean Mission?
Answer» The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh officially launched India's First Manned Ocean Mission called the "Samudrayan project" at Chennai.

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552.	China has launched its first solar exploration satellite into space. What is the name of the satellite?
Answer» China has launched its first solar exploration satellite into space to study the violent and sudden physical processes behind solar flares. The 550 kg (121-pound) satellite named Xihe (Name of Sun God in Chinese mythology) was launched by the Long March-2D rocket.

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553.	How much capacity of renewable energy did India commit to set up by 2022?
Answer» India also announced an international commitment for setting up 175 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2022.

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554.	China launched which earth science satellite?
Answer» China has launched an Earth science satellite called Guangmu into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi Province.

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555.	Which space agency's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for the first time in history?
Answer» The Parker Solar Probe of the US Space Agency has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for the first time in history.

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556.	Name the NASA spacecraft which has become the first spacecraft to pass through the Sun's outer atmosphere?
Answer» NASA's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for, first time in history.

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557.	When will Chandrayaan 3 will be launched?
Answer» Chandrayaan-3 mission is likely to be launched during the third quarter of 2022 if normal workflow continues, informed Union Minister of State in the Department of Space Dr Jitendra Singh.

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558.	NASA has released the sound recorded by the Juno mission near which planet's moon Ganymede?
Answer» America's space agency NASA has released the recorded sound of the Juno mission near Jupiter's moon Ganymede

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559.	Which surface-to-surface missile has been successfully test-fired by DRDO off the Odisha coast?
Answer» India successfully conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed, surface-to-surface missile 'Pralaya' off the Odisha coast.

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560.	Which space agency has launched the world's largest telescope named James Webb Space?
Answer» NASA's $10 billion telescope James Webb Space Telescope is designed to capture the first glimpse of the universe shortly after the Big Bang, targeted for an explosion from the European Space Agency's Kourou, French Guiana.

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561.	DRDO undertook the final test firing of Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Which agency has been designated for the manufacturing of this missile?
Answer» MPATGM will be manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited at its facility in Bhanoor, Telangana.

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562.	ISRO tested which engine to be used for India's first human-carry rocket under the Gaganyaan human space mission?
Answer» The ISRO has successfully test-fired the Vikas engine that would power India's first human-carry rocket (Gaganyaan human space mission).

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563.	What is the area of space, around which the James Webb Space Telescope orbit?
Answer» James Webb Space Telescope reached its final destination, at around 15 lakh km from Earth. The telescope will orbit in an area of space known as a Lagrange point, where the gravitational pull from the Sun and Earth will be balanced by the centrifugal force of the rotating system.

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564.	Which company unveiled a new generation of a spacesuit for humanity's return trip to the Moon?
Answer» A new generation of spacesuit for humanity's return trip to the Moon has been unveiled by Nasa. The novel design comes with specialist features to support astronauts as they conduct scientific experiments on the lunar surface. The prototype is said to be a better fit for female space travellers.

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565.	From which country did the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) receive the NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) satellite?
Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received the NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) satellite from the U.S. space agency.

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566.	Which company successfully tested the solid fuel-based booster stage of SSLV?
Answer» ISRO successfully tested the solid fuel-based booster stage of SSLV.

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567.	From which state was the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 launched?
Answer» The APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 was launched from Tamil Nadu.

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568.	How many spacecraft were launched by ISRO’s SSLV D2 launch vehicle into orbit?
Answer» ISRO’s SSLV D2 launch vehicle launched three spacecraft into orbit.

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569.	Which asteroid was NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft sent to?
Answer» NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on the final leg of its two-year journey back to Earth after collecting samples from the rocky surface of the asteroid Bennu, which will touch down in a desert in Utah on September 24, 2023.

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570.	Which company did astronaut Christina Koch belong to when she became the first woman to go around the moon?
Answer» NASA astronaut Christina Koch became the first woman to go around the moon.

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571.	To which space agency does the Proba-3 mission belong?
Answer» The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecraft, will demonstrate precision formation flying in space.

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572.	Which country is set to send its first female astronaut to space this year?
Answer» Saudi Arabia is set to send its first female astronaut to space this year.

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573.	Recently, HAL gave the first Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III to which country?
Answer» Recently, HAL gave the first Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III to Mauritius.

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574.	Which company successfully launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV D-2 from Sriharikota for the first time?
Answer» ISRO successfully launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV D-2 from Sriharikota for the first time.

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575.	Approximately what percentage of the world's natural wetlands were lost between 1700 and 2020?
Answer» Approximately 20% of the world's natural wetlands were lost between 1700 and 2020.

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576.	Which country successfully launched the "Ofek-13" spy satellite into space using the Shavit launch vehicle?
Answer» Israel successfully launched the "Ofek-13" spy satellite into space using the Shavit launch vehicle from Palmachim Airbase spaceport.

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577.	With which country's space agency did ISRO collaborate to construct NISAR, an Earth monitoring satellite?
Answer» ISRO collaborated with the USA space agency to construct NISAR, an Earth monitoring satellite.

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578.	With the help of ISRO, in which city of Bhutan was the ground station of the India-Bhutan satellite established?
Answer» With the help of ISRO, the ground station of the India-Bhutan satellite was established in Thimphu, Bhutan.

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579.	With which IIT does ISRO plan to develop an astronaut training module?
Answer» ISRO plans to develop an astronaut training module with IIT Madras.

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580.	What is the name given to the phenomenon whereby certain materials, such as quartz crystal, generate an electric current when subjected to mechanical stress?
Answer» The piezoelectric effect is the phenomenon whereby certain materials, such as quartz crystals, generate an electric current when subjected to mechanical stress. Recently, researchers have discovered that this effect can also occur in liquids, opening up a host of novel applications.

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581.	Which planet is NASA training four people to live on in June 2023?
Answer» In June 2023, NASA is training four people to live on Mars.

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582.	Which one has launched the newest Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft to track nearly all the water on the surface of the Earth?
Answer» NASA has launched the newest Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft to track nearly all the water on the surface of the Earth. It was launched atop a SpaceX rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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583.	Which organization is to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22?
Answer» ISRO is to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22.

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584.	Which type of cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
Answer» Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

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585.	Which company conducted the first flight test of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay' with a 150-500 km range, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha?
Answer» DRDO conducts the first flight test of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay' with a 150-500 km range, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha

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586.	Which company's Orion capsule returned to earth after a 25-day test flight?
Answer» NASA Orion capsule returned to earth after a 25-day test flight.

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587.	Which company is launching the Space Kidz India satellite made by 750 school girls studying in government schools?
Answer» ISRO is launching the Space Kidz India satellite made by 750 school girls studying in government schools.

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588.	Which company announced that the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander has successfully undergone a key test on the functioning of a satellite in space?
Answer» ISRO announced that the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander has successfully undergone a key test on the functioning of a satellite in space.

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589.	Which country's space agency aborted the launch of the next-generation H3 rocket after engine trouble?
Answer» Japan's space agency aborted the launch of the next-generation H3 rocket due to engine trouble.

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590.	Which company successfully tested a cryogenic engine for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission?
Answer» ISRO successfully tested a cryogenic engine for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission.

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591.	What is the name of the short-range ballistic missile recently test-launched by India?
Answer» The short-range ballistic missile recently test-launched by India is named Prithvi II.

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592.	Which institution launched a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under AB PM-JAY?
Answer» The National Health Authority (NHA) launched a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under AB PM-JAY.

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593.	Which Earth-sized rocky planet was recently discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)?
Answer» TOI 700 e, an Earth-sized rocky planet, was recently discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

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594.	Which company developed India's first 5G-enabled drone?
Answer» IG Drones developed India's first 5G-enabled drone.

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595.	ISRO is set to launch a satellite made by how many school girls studying in government schools?
Answer» ISRO is set to launch the Space Kidz India satellite made by 750 school girls studying in government schools.

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596.	Which company's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new exoplanet named LHS 475b?
Answer» NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new exoplanet named LHS 475b.

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597.	JUICE Space Mission of Europe is set to be launched in which month 2023?
Answer» The JUICE Space Mission of Europe is set to be launched in April 2023.

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598.	From which state in the USA did SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch the '51 Starlink' satellite?
Answer» SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched the '51 Starlink' satellite from California.

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599.	What is the name of the Indian river that the tributary 'Mabja Zangbo River', on which China is building a dam, flows?
Answer» Recently, satellite pictures have surfaced of China building a dam on the 'Mabja Zangbo River', which is a tributary of the Ganga River.

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600.	Which star has gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around it, as discovered by astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)?
Answer» Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have discovered gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around the star V883 Orionis.

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What is the name given to India's First Manned Ocean Mission?

China has launched its first solar exploration satellite into space. What is the name of the satellite?

How much capacity of renewable energy did India commit to set up by 2022?

China launched which earth science satellite?

Which space agency's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for the first time in history?

Name the NASA spacecraft which has become the first spacecraft to pass through the Sun's outer atmosphere?

When will Chandrayaan 3 will be launched?

NASA has released the sound recorded by the Juno mission near which planet's moon Ganymede?

Which surface-to-surface missile has been successfully test-fired by DRDO off the Odisha coast?

Which space agency has launched the world's largest telescope named James Webb Space?

DRDO undertook the final test firing of Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Which agency has been designated for the manufacturing of this missile?

ISRO tested which engine to be used for India's first human-carry rocket under the Gaganyaan human space mission?

What is the area of space, around which the James Webb Space Telescope orbit?

Which company unveiled a new generation of a spacesuit for humanity's return trip to the Moon?

From which country did the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) receive the NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) satellite?

Which company successfully tested the solid fuel-based booster stage of SSLV?

From which state was the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 launched?

How many spacecraft were launched by ISRO’s SSLV D2 launch vehicle into orbit?

Which asteroid was NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft sent to?

Which company did astronaut Christina Koch belong to when she became the first woman to go around the moon?

To which space agency does the Proba-3 mission belong?

Which country is set to send its first female astronaut to space this year?

Recently, HAL gave the first Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III to which country?

Which company successfully launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV D-2 from Sriharikota for the first time?

Approximately what percentage of the world's natural wetlands were lost between 1700 and 2020?

Which country successfully launched the "Ofek-13" spy satellite into space using the Shavit launch vehicle?

With which country's space agency did ISRO collaborate to construct NISAR, an Earth monitoring satellite?

With the help of ISRO, in which city of Bhutan was the ground station of the India-Bhutan satellite established?

With which IIT does ISRO plan to develop an astronaut training module?

What is the name given to the phenomenon whereby certain materials, such as quartz crystal, generate an electric current when subjected to mechanical stress?

Which planet is NASA training four people to live on in June 2023?

Which one has launched the newest Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft to track nearly all the water on the surface of the Earth?

Which organization is to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22?

Which type of cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?

Which company conducted the first flight test of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay' with a 150-500 km range, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha?

Which company's Orion capsule returned to earth after a 25-day test flight?

Which company is launching the Space Kidz India satellite made by 750 school girls studying in government schools?

Which company announced that the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander has successfully undergone a key test on the functioning of a satellite in space?

Which country's space agency aborted the launch of the next-generation H3 rocket after engine trouble?

Which company successfully tested a cryogenic engine for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission?

What is the name of the short-range ballistic missile recently test-launched by India?

Which institution launched a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under AB PM-JAY?

Which Earth-sized rocky planet was recently discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)?

Which company developed India's first 5G-enabled drone?

ISRO is set to launch a satellite made by how many school girls studying in government schools?

Which company's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new exoplanet named LHS 475b?

JUICE Space Mission of Europe is set to be launched in which month 2023?

From which state in the USA did SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch the '51 Starlink' satellite?

What is the name of the Indian river that the tributary 'Mabja Zangbo River', on which China is building a dam, flows?

Which star has gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around it, as discovered by astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)?