1. An atomic clock failure was recently reported in which Indian satellite navigation system?
Answer: B. The faulty clock was on IRNSS-1F, a NavIC satellite, which hurts the accuracy of navigation.
2. Which elements do atomic clocks in navigation satellites usually rely on?
Answer: A. These clocks count the vibrations of Rubidium or Cesium atoms to keep extremely precise time.
3. What is the minimum number of satellites needed for accurate trilateration in satellite navigation?
Answer: D. A position fix in latitude, longitude, altitude and time needs signals from at least four satellites.
4. Which organization developed the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher system?
Answer: C. ARDE, a lab within DRDO, developed the Pinaka system.
5. How quickly can one Pinaka launcher fire its rockets?
Answer: E. One launcher can send off a salvo of 12 rockets in under 44 seconds.
6. Sujal Gaon ID belongs to which mission?
Answer: C. It came with Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and is used to digitally map rural water supply.
7. In which state does the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary lie?
Answer: E. Megamalai is in Tamil Nadu and forms part of a tiger reserve.
8. Which digital platform for regulatory guidance has SEBI proposed to launch?
Answer: D. SEBI Setu is meant to give end-to-end regulatory guidance and help with compliance.
9. SEBI's working group is meant to examine the overlap between which two entities?
Answer: B. The group will look at where the rules for MFDs and IAs overlap.
10. Under SEBI's measures, which institute will offer simplified certification to advisory professionals?
Answer: A. NISM is to provide simpler certification modules for people working in advisory roles.
11. The atomic clock failure reported by ISRO occurred on which navigation satellite?
Answer: B. The failure was on IRNSS-1F.
12. Which DRDO laboratory developed the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher?
Answer: B. The system was developed by ARDE.
13. Which ministry launched the Sujal Gaon ID?
Answer: B. The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Sujal Gaon ID.
14. Which institution documented nine new species in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary?
Answer: B. ZSI researchers made the documentation.
15. What is the name of the digital platform SEBI plans to launch for investment advisers' compliance support?
Answer: A. SEBI Setu will give end-to-end regulatory guidance.