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Quiz Today: Science and Technology
India is set to launch its key Spadex mission on December 30, which will demonstrate docking in space for the first time. The mission aims to reduce the distance between two satellites, SDX01 or Chaser and SDX02 or Target, by joining them in a circular orbit.
Two statements related to this mission are being verified:
- Will see two satellites — SDX01 or Chaser and SDX02 or Target — align in the same orbit.
- India’s workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C60 will launch this mission.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None
According to experts, both the statements (1 and 2) have been confirmed true by reliable sources. Hence, option (b) is the answer.
Another News
Nvidia has unveiled its new small generative AI supercomputer, called the 'Jetson Orin Nano Super'. This compact yet powerful computer provides generative AI features and performance to let users create their own AI tools. The device can fit in the palm of your hand and perform up to 67 TOPS of AI.
What is the Jetson Orin Nano Super?
(a) AI supercomputer (b) Asteroid (c) Saturn’s moon (d) Galaxy
The correct answer is (a) - it's a small generative AI supercomputer.