Railway Science (Science and Technology – Research Center)

Total Questions: 16

1. Which of the following schemes aims to establish a lab focusing on the development of sustainable technologies for a rural area? [RRC Group D 02/09/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cross-Cutting and Futuristic Initiatives
Solution:

Cross-Cutting and Futuristic initiatives (CCFI) aims to establish a science and technology hub/ living lab that focuses on creating awareness about sustainable environmental technologies, and offers training to marginal communities as well as cross-sector ally exploration of the nexus of water with energy, food, and health.
The major programmes of the initiatives are: Programme on Energy Storage Solutions Digitalisation of Energy Systems and Networks Integrated Technology Interventions for Sustainable Environment Industrial Waste Water.

2. Who has launched the first Indian Virtual Science Lab for children under the CSIR Jigyasa Programme? [RRC Group D 23/08/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Dr. Jitendra Singh
Solution:

Dr. Jitendra Singh. JIGYASA (Student-scientist connect programme) Launched - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's (KVS).
Objective - Extending the classroom learning and focusing on a well planned research laboratory based learning.

3. In February 2022, where was India's first Biosafety Level-3 Mobile Laboratory inaugurated? [RRC Group D 23/08/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Maharashtra
Solution:

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that India's first Biosafety level-3 containment mobile laboratory was launched in Nashik, Maharashtra, on 18 February 2022.
It has been set up to investigate newly emerging and re-emerging viral infections that are highly infectious and of lethal potential to human beings. It has been designed by the Indian Council of Medical Research.

4. Which of the following options explains the objectives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)? [RRC Group D 29/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

A) Technology partner of the government
B) Develops e-Content and learning materials for school education
C) Explores and advises on the use of emerging technologies
D) Provides data networks packages to the government and private institutes

Correct Answer: (b) A and C
Solution:

National Informatics Centre (NIC): Established in : 1976. Ministry - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). NIC is the technology partner of the Government.
It was established with the objective of providing technology operational e-governance support solutions to the Central and State Governments. NIC has 4 data centers in Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Pune.

5. The earlier name of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was: [RRB NTPC CBT - I (11/01/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay
Solution:

Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) - Founded by Homi J. Bhaba on 3 January 1954. After the demise of Bhabha in 1966, AEET was renamed as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
BARC is the mother of Research and Development institutions such as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre(VECC).

6. ISRO has established the _____, at Bharati station, Antarctica, for receiving IRS data. [RRB NTPC CBT - I (12/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) AGEOS
Solution:

AGEOS (Antarctica Ground Station for Earth Observation Satellites). IMGEOS - The “Integrated Multi-Mission Ground Segment for Earth Observation Satellites. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) at Hyderabad is responsible for remote sensing satellite data acquisition and processing, aerial remote sensing and decision support for disaster management. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) - GOA.

7. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at [RRB NTPC CBT - I (13/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Thiruvananthapuram
Solution:

Dr Vikram Sarabhai is widely known as the 'father of the Indian space programme’. He helped establish the Indian space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and led it as chairman.

8. At how much distance above Earth’s surface is the International Space Station located? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (23/01/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) 400 km
Solution:

The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a laboratory for scientific research, technological development, and international cooperation in space first launched in 1998.

9. Which of the following is NOT connected with India’s space programmes? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (28/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Sriperumbudur
Solution:

Sriperumbudur - An industrial town in the Kanchipuram district (Tamil Nadu). Thumba (Thiruvananthapuram) - Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) established in 1963, it marked the beginning of the Indian Space Programme.
The Integrated Test Range missile test facility is located on Dr. Abdul Kalam Island (Odisha). Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) - Satellite Launch Centre.

10. Where is one of the lead centers of the Indian Space Research Organisation, Satish Dhawan Space Centre located? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (30/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:

Satish Dhawan Space Centre - It is an agency responsible for providing launch base infrastructure for the Indian space programme. It was established in 1971. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - formed on August 15, 1969 (Benglaru). It was established by Vikram Sarabhai. Vision - Develop and harness space technology in national development, while pursuing planetary exploration and space science research.