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Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- Buzz Aldrin
- Michael Collins
- Neil Armstrong
- Yuri Gagarin
Answer: Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong was the first human to step onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission, famously stating, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'
Which constellation contains the star Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky?
- Ursa Major
- Orion
- Canis Major
- Cassiopeia
Answer: Canis Major
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is the brightest star in the night sky.
Which country's space agency is known as CNSA?
- Canada
- China
- France
- Russia
Answer: China
CNSA stands for China National Space Administration. It is responsible for China's national space program, including the Tiangong space station and Chang'e lunar missions.
Halley's Comet is visible from Earth approximately every how many years?
- 50 years
- 75-76 years
- 100 years
- 150 years
Answer: 75-76 years
Halley's Comet is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 years. It was last seen in 1986 and is expected to return in 2061.
What is the primary goal of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?
- To land on the Moon
- To send humans to space
- To launch a Mars rover
- To build a space station
Answer: To send humans to space
Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight programme, aiming to demonstrate human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission.
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
- Earth
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Neptune
Answer: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets combined.
Which space telescope, launched in December 2021, is considered the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope?
- Chandra X-ray Observatory
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Spitzer Space Telescope
- Kepler Space Telescope
Answer: James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched in December 2021. It observes primarily in the infrared spectrum and is designed to succeed Hubble, offering deeper insights into the early universe.
Where is the majority of the asteroid belt located?
- Between Earth and Mars
- Between Mars and Jupiter
- Between Jupiter and Saturn
- Beyond Neptune
Answer: Between Mars and Jupiter
The Main Asteroid Belt is a region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most of the asteroids in our Solar System are found.
Which galaxy does our Solar System belong to?
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Milky Way Galaxy
- Triangulum Galaxy
- Whirlpool Galaxy
Answer: Milky Way Galaxy
Our Solar System is located in the Milky Way Galaxy, a barred spiral galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.
What was the primary objective of India's Mangalyaan mission (Mars Orbiter Mission)?
- To search for water on Mars
- To study Martian surface features and atmosphere
- To land a rover on Mars
- To establish a colony on Mars
Answer: To study Martian surface features and atmosphere
Launched in 2013, Mangalyaan's main goals were to explore Mars' surface features, morphology, mineralogy, and Martian atmosphere, particularly methane detection. It did not involve landing.
Which planet has the largest number of confirmed moons in the solar system (as of 2024-2025 data)?
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
Answer: Saturn
Saturn recently overtook Jupiter to have the most confirmed moons (over 140), surpassing Jupiter (which has over 90). This status changes occasionally with new discoveries, but Saturn currently holds the record.
Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's surface on which date?
- August 22, 2023
- August 23, 2023
- July 24, 2023
- September 2, 2023
Answer: August 23, 2023
Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully soft-landed near the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to land near the south pole.
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system, despite not being the closest to the Sun?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
Answer: Venus
Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, which creates a strong greenhouse effect, trapping heat. Mercury is closer but lacks an atmosphere to retain heat.
Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
Answer: Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet due to the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. This is a fundamental fact often asked in SSC and Railway exams.
Which fund under UNFCCC specifically supports developing countries in meeting the costs of climate change adaptation?
- Green Climate Fund
- Adaptation Fund
- Least Developed Countries Fund
- Special Climate Change Fund
Answer: Adaptation Fund
Adaptation Fund (established under Kyoto Protocol) finances concrete adaptation projects in vulnerable developing countries. Funded by 2% share of CDM proceeds and donations. India has accessed funds for community-based adaptation. [[MoEFCC, UNFCCC Reports]]
High-temperature superconductors typically belong to which material class?
- Cuprates
- Iron-based pnictides
- Nickelates
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Cuprates (e.g., YBCO, Tc~90K), iron pnictides (e.g., SmFeAsO, Tc~55K), nickelates (recent discovery) exhibit superconductivity above liquid nitrogen temperature. Mechanism remains unsolved; key for lossless power transmission. [[NCERT Physics Class 12, DST Reports]]
AI-driven drug repurposing identifies new uses for existing drugs by analyzing:
- Molecular similarity
- Gene expression signatures
- Clinical trial data
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Machine learning integrates chemical, genomic, clinical data to predict drug-disease associations. Accelerates therapy discovery (e.g., baricitinib for COVID-19). CSIR-OSDD pioneered open-source repurposing platforms. [[CSIR, ICMR Reports]]
Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity aims to:
- Reduce leakages in welfare schemes
- Enable direct benefit transfers
- Promote financial inclusion
- All of these
Answer: All of these
JAM integrates bank accounts (Jan Dhan), biometric ID (Aadhaar), mobile connectivity to deliver subsidies directly, reduce corruption, expand access to formal finance. Foundational for India's welfare architecture. [[NITI Aayog, RBI Reports]]
Bioleaching uses ________ to extract metals from low-grade ores and electronic waste.
- Acidophilic bacteria
- Fungi
- Algae
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Microorganisms (e.g., Acidithiobacillus) oxidize sulfide minerals, solubilizing Cu, Au, rare earths. Eco-friendly alternative to smelting; applied in e-waste recycling. CSIR-IMMT leads Indian research in biohydrometallurgy. [[CSIR Reports, NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]
Physical climate risk assessment evaluates hazards based on:
- Exposure of assets/population
- Vulnerability of systems
- Probability of extreme events
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Risk = Hazard × Exposure × Vulnerability. Used by businesses, governments to prioritize adaptation investments. RBI's climate risk guidelines require banks to assess portfolio exposure. [[RBI, NITI Aayog Reports]]