15th February 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) on Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander:

1. The LRA serves as a fiducial point for lunar reference, providing precisely located markers on the Moon.
2. Chandrayaan-3's LRA is significant for being the first retroreflector placed near the lunar South Pole.
3. Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) on Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander is provided by European Space Agency.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Mars helicopter Ingenuity:

1. It made history on April 19, 2021, by performing the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
2. Ingenuity is capable of real-time control from Earth due to the immediate transmission of radio signals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following aspects of compliance and penalties under the FCRA:

1. The act mandates that organizations maintain detailed accounts and records of foreign contributions received and utilized.
2. The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the FCRA, including conducting audits and investigations.
3. Organizations receiving foreign contributions are required to annually submit their financial statements and utilization reports to the Ministry of finance.
4. The utilization of funds must focus on charitable or service-oriented purposes, as specified by the act.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program:

1. The SIGHT program offers fiscal incentives for the production of green hydrogen and the manufacturing of electrolyzers with a total outlay of ₹17,490 crore.
2. Under the SIGHT scheme, demand aggregation and competitive selection process for green hydrogen and its derivatives are implemented under Mode-1A.
3. The execution of the scheme will be carried out by agencies nominated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
4. Bidders must comply with the 'National Green Hydrogen Standard' as notified by MNRE to qualify for incentives under the scheme.

How many of the above statements are correct?