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When 'APPLE' satellite was launched?

  1. 19 June 1981

  2. 21 June 1981

  3. 15 August 1981

  4. 26 January 1981
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The first completely indigenously built satellite by ISRO in India, APPLE was launched on 19th June 1981 from the French Guiana. 'APPLE' was beneficial in the field of education.

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What is IGMDP?

  1. Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme

  2. Integrated Guided Missile Design Programme

  3. Integrated Guided Missile Development Plan

  4. International Guided Missile Development Programme
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Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme was conceived by and carried out under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Defence Research and Development organisation undertook the task of building the missiles.

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When was the first nuclear test performed in India?

  1. 1970

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1979
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India successfully performed her first nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan on 18th May 1974 in consonance with the policy of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and for self-sufficiency.

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What is NPCIL?

  1. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd

  2. Nuclear Power Commission of India Ltd

  3. Nuclear Power Company of India Ltd

  4. National Power Corporation of India Ltd
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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. was set up in 1987 to generate electricity from atomic energy. The objective of the company is to master and develop the technology to generate safe, cheap and environmentally profitable power and make the country self-sufficient.

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Which type of railway engine were manufactured in Chittaranjan Locomotive works?

  1. Steam Engine

  2. Electric Engine

  3. Diesel Engine

  4. All of above
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Explanation

A factory manufacturing railway engines, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was set up at chittaranjan in Bardwan District in West Bengal. Steam engines, Electric engines and engines running on diesel were manufactured here.

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The first atomic power station in India was started at:

  1. Korba

  2. Kalpakkam

  3. Jharia

  4. Trombay
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Explanation

The importance of nuclear energy to meet the long-term energy needs of the country was felt quite early 1954. The primary objective of India's nuclear energy programme is the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes such as power generation, application in agriculture, medicine and industry. The first atomic power station in Trombay was started in the year 1956.