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Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

Spacecraft Purpose
1. Cassini-Huygens
2. Messenger
3. Voyager 1 and 2
Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth
Mapping and investigating the Mercury
Exploring the outer solar system

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With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.
2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.
3. NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.
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Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
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India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
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With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Other than the USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
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Consider the following statements: 
The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO

1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission.

2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after the USA.

3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt.

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What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)' recently in the news?
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The terms ‘Event Horizon’, 'Singularity’, ‘String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of _____.
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In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

1. Service providers

2. Data centres

3. Body corporate

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