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Current Affairs - 2019
Among the following who has been appointed as head of Tekanpur-based academy?
A)
Police Officer
B)
Pilot officer
C)
BSF Officer
D)
Navy Officer

Correct Answer :   BSF Officer

Border Security Force (BSF) appointed as the head of its Tekanpur-based academy, the alma mater of the officers of the country's largest frontier-guarding force. S S Chahar took over the charge of the academy's director. He is the 13th officer of the cadre to have been elevated to the second top post in the organisation in the history of over 50 years. He served on both the western and eastern frontiers of the country. BSF guards the important Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh respectively.

Published On : July 13, 2021
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Q .
Who Launched a Groundbreaking Space Mission Utilizing Solar Sail Technology?
A)
NASA
B)
ISRO
C)
ESA
D)
ROSCOSMOS

Correct Answer :   NASA

NASA recently launched a groundbreaking space mission from New Zealand, deploying the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket. This innovative spacecraft utilizes solar energy for propulsion, marking a significant leap in space exploration technology.

Mission Overview :

The spacecraft, equipped with a solar sail, was launched from New Zealand at 3:30 am IST and is set to orbit 1,000 kilometers above Earth. Upon deployment, the sail will measure approximately 80 square meters, harnessing sunlight to navigate through space.

Key Objectives :

The primary objective of the mission is to demonstrate the effectiveness of solar sail propulsion, paving the way for future missions with reduced reliance on heavy propulsion systems. Through a series of pointing maneuvers, the mission aims to showcase the orbit-raising and lowering capabilities solely using the pressure of sunlight on the sail.

Published On : April 25, 2024
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Which Company Surpasses China Mobile as the World's Top Telco in Data Traffic Consumption?
A)
Reliance Jio
B)
Bharti Airtel
C)
Vodafone Group
D)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Correct Answer :   Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio, the telecom leader in India, has outpaced China Mobile to become the world’s largest mobile operator by data traffic consumption. With a subscriber base of 481.8 million, including 108 million on its True5G Standalone network, Jio’s dominance underscores its position in the global telecom market.

Staggering Growth and Milestones :

In its quarterly results announced on Monday (22nd April 2024), Jio revealed remarkable achievements, including reaching a total data traffic of 40.9 Exabytes in the January-March quarter, representing a 35.2% year-on-year increase. A significant portion of this traffic, 28%, originates from its 5G subscribers, indicating a swift adoption of next-generation connectivity.

Unprecedented Subscriber Base and 5G Penetration :

Jio’s subscriber base stands at 481.8 million, a figure that reinforces its stronghold in the Indian telecom landscape. Notably, the company boasts the world’s second-largest 5G subscriber base, with 108 million users on its network. This substantial 5G penetration underscores Jio’s preparedness for the future of telecommunications.

Published On : April 25, 2024
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