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Answer: True
Polaris, the North Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper). It is closely aligned with the Earth's rotational axis, making it appear stationary in the sky.
Answer: True
Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel to space in 1984 aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 spacecraft. Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-born woman in space, but she was a US citizen at the time.
Answer: Canis Major
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is the brightest star in the night sky.
Answer: False
While Saturn has the most prominent and visible rings, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also have ring systems, though they are fainter and less extensive.
Answer: Yuri Gagarin
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space on April 12, 1961, aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft.
Answer: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets combined.
Answer: True
NASA is the United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.
Answer: Milky Way Galaxy
Our Solar System is located in the Milky Way Galaxy, a barred spiral galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.
Answer: True
The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star, commonly referred to as a Yellow Dwarf. It is in the middle of its life cycle, fusing hydrogen into helium.
Answer: True
In August 2006, the IAU redefined the criteria for a planet, and Pluto did not meet the criterion of 'clearing its neighborhood' of other objects, thus becoming a dwarf planet.
Answer: Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet due to the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. This is a fundamental fact often asked in SSC and Railway exams.
Answer: All of these
Digital literacy includes accessing e-governance (DigiLocker, UMANG), digital payments (UPI), teleconsultations. PMGDISHA curriculum covers these practical skills for rural empowerment. [[MeitY Reports]]
Answer: All of these
JAM integrates bank accounts (Jan Dhan), biometric ID (Aadhaar), mobile connectivity to deliver subsidies directly, reduce corruption, expand access to formal finance. Foundational for India's welfare architecture. [[NITI Aayog, RBI Reports]]
Answer: True
NCERT curriculum includes climate science, impacts, mitigation/adaptation from middle school onwards. Aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on sustainability literacy. Critical for building climate-aware citizens. [[NCERT, MoEFCC Reports]]
Answer: Passport Seva
Passport Seva (https://portal.passportindia.gov.in) is the integrated online platform for passport services: application, appointment, tracking, grievance redressal. Part of Mission Mode Projects under Digital India. [[MEA Reports]]
Answer: True
PMGDISHA (2017) trains rural citizens in digital skills: operating devices, internet usage, digital payments, e-governance services. Key for inclusive digital India. [[MeitY Reports]]
Answer: Voice pattern
Aadhaar uses fingerprint, iris, and face (added later) for biometric authentication. Voice recognition is not part of UIDAI's standard authentication methods. Important for digital governance awareness. [[UIDAI Guidelines]]
Answer: Digital
ABDM (2021) enables digital health IDs, electronic records, and interoperable systems for seamless healthcare access. Part of India's digital public infrastructure strategy. [[MoHFW, NHA Reports]]
Answer: PM-WANI
PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) enables public Wi-Fi through PDOAs/PDOs. Aims to boost digital inclusion and internet penetration. Part of Digital India. [[MeitY Reports]]
Answer: NaHCO₃
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) neutralizes excess stomach acid (HCl), relieving acidity. Modern antacids use Mg(OH)₂, Al(OH)₃. Common application of acid-base chemistry. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 10]]