2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 561Which organisations partnered with DRDO for ULPGM-V3 production?
ULPGM-V3 production के लिए DRDO ने किन organisations के साथ partnership की?A. HAL and BELB. BHEL and MIDHANIC. L&T and Tata MotorsD. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Limited
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Limited. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where were ULPGM-V3 final configuration trials conducted?
ULPGM-V3 final configuration trials कहाँ हुए?A. Near Kurnool, Andhra PradeshB. LucknowC. PokhranD. Chandipur
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who developed the indigenous jet engine for Divyastra Mk3?
Divyastra Mk3 का indigenous jet engine किसने develop किया?A. BHELB. DG PropulsionC. DRDO onlyD. HAL
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is DG Propulsion. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
What is Divyastra Mk3 described as?
Divyastra Mk3 को किस रूप में describe किया गया है?A. India's first naval fighterB. India's first hypersonic missileC. India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munitionD. India's first nuclear UAV
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Divyastra Mk3 completed its maiden flight in which city?
Divyastra Mk3 ने maiden flight किस city में पूरी की?A. Kurnool, Andhra PradeshB. Hyderabad, TelanganaC. Pune, MaharashtraD. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Falcon 9 is what type of rocket?
Falcon 9 किस प्रकार का rocket है?A. Orbital-class reusable rocketB. Single-use sounding rocketC. Ballistic missileD. Lunar lander
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Orbital-class reusable rocket. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who founded SpaceX?
SpaceX के founder कौन हैं?A. Richard BransonB. Elon MuskC. Jeff BezosD. Peter Beck
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Elon Musk. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
SpaceX was founded in which year?
SpaceX की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई?A. 2004B. 2006C. 2002D. 1998
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 2002. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
What was the second SpaceX mission called?
दूसरे SpaceX mission का नाम क्या था?A. USSF-365B. Globalstar-8C. Falcon-366D. USSF-366
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Answer: D
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From where was the first Falcon 9 mission launched?
पहला Falcon 9 mission कहाँ से launch हुआ?A. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FloridaB. Vandenberg Space Force BaseC. Kennedy Space Center onlyD. Boca Chica, Texas
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Answer: A
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What payload did the first SpaceX mission carry?
पहले SpaceX mission का payload क्या था?A. Six weather satellitesB. Eight Globalstar satellitesC. Eight Starlink satellitesD. Four GPS satellites
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Answer: B
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What was the previous record for the launch interval?
Launch interval का previous record कितना था?A. 55 minutesB. 75 minutesC. 65 minutesD. 38 minutes
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Answer: C
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How far apart were SpaceX's two Falcon 9 launches on 15 August 2026?
15 अगस्त 2026 को SpaceX के दो Falcon 9 launches में कितना अंतर था?A. 28 minutesB. 65 minutesC. 90 minutesD. 38 minutes
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 38 minutes. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
What is MIDHANI's PSU status?
MIDHANI का PSU status क्या है?A. Mini-Ratna Category-IB. MaharatnaC. NavratnaD. Mini-Ratna Category-II
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Answer: A
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MIDHANI functions under which ministry?
MIDHANI किस ministry के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है?A. Ministry of Heavy IndustriesB. Ministry of DefenceC. Ministry of SteelD. Ministry of Mines
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Ministry of Defence. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where is MIDHANI headquartered?
MIDHANI का headquarters कहाँ है?A. New DelhiB. Mumbai, MaharashtraC. Hyderabad, TelanganaD. Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Hyderabad, Telangana. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
MIDHANI was established in which year?
MIDHANI की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई?A. 1964B. 1981C. 1991D. 1973
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Answer: D
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Which types of testing are covered by MIDHANI's S400 qualification?
MIDHANI की S400 qualification में कौन-सी testing शामिल है?A. Chemical, mechanical and metallurgical testingB. Only chemical testingC. Only mechanical testingD. Only electrical testing
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Answer: A
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The GE Aerospace S400 qualification relates to what?
GE Aerospace S400 qualification किससे संबंधित है?A. Naval radarB. International metallic-material laboratory testingC. Air-defence missilesD. Satellite launch
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is International metallic-material laboratory testing. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Which Indian company became the first to receive GE Aerospace S400 approval?
GE Aerospace S400 approval पाने वाली पहली भारतीय company कौन बनी?A. BELB. BHELC. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)D. HAL
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
