In which country is Sergei Bubka, the emperor of the pole vault related?
(A) Ukraine
(B) Italy
(C) Russia
(D) Belarus
In which country is the famous football player Edson Arents de Nascimento (Black Pearl) related?
(A) Argentina
(B) Belgium
(C) Portugal
(D) Brazil
Black Pearl is related to which sport?
(A) Snooker
(B) Football
(C) Horse Racing
(D) Golf
Who among the following is the odd player?
(A) Narayana Karthikeyan
(B) Vijay Hazare
(C) Sachin Tendulkar
(D) Sunil Gavaskar
Laila Ali, daughter of famous boxer Mohammad Ali, is related to which sport?
(A) Tennis
(B) Chess
(C) Boxing
(D) swimming
Which of the following was Indian’s first mapping satellite?
(A) CARTOSAT-1
(B) Aryabhatta
(C) Bhaskara -II
(D) INSAT-IA
CARTOSAT-1 was India’s first cartography (mapping) satellite. It was launched from the SHAR Centre in Sriharikota in May 2005 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The third generation anti-tank missile that was successfully test fired by DRDO at Rajasthan in named
(A) Agni
(B) Nag
(C) Cobra
(D) Toophan
The third-generation anti-tank missile successfully test-fired by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) in Rajasthan is named:Nag
Who is said to be the father of Indian Space Programme?
(A) Abdul Kalam
(B) Rakesh Sharma
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
(D) Homi Bhabha
The father of the Indian Space Programme is often considered to be:
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent scientist, visionary, and the founder of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Space Programme. He played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing India's space capabilities. Dr. Sarabhai was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration journey. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for the development of ISRO and the growth of India's space capabilities, making space exploration an integral part of the country's scientific and technological advancements.
In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when ________ created the electric dynamo.
(A) Benjamin Franklin
(B) Alessandro Volta
(C) Michael Faraday
(D) Thomas Edison
In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when Michael Faraday created the electric dynamo. The correct answer is (C) Michael Faraday.
Faraday's work on electromagnetic induction laid the foundation for the development of electric generators and dynamos, which played a crucial role in the generation of electric power.
Who invented the FM radio?
(A) Edwin Howard Armstrong
(B) Edward Henrik Armstrong
(C) Louis Theroux
(D) Adam Anter
The inventor of FM (Frequency Modulation) radio is Edwin Howard Armstrong. The correct answer is (A) Edwin Howard Armstrong. Armstrong made significant contributions to radio technology, and he is credited with inventing FM radio in the 1930s.
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