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Monthly CA Quiz - JULY 2025

Which of the following can be effects of a Geomagnetic Storm (GMS)?
1. Satellite malfunction
2. Power grid failure
3. Increased auroral activity
4. Disruption of GPS signals
5. Radio blackout
6. Radiation hazard to astronauts
7. Triggering of earthquakes

Select the correct answer using the code below:

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Monthly CA Quiz - JULY 2025

With reference to Black Hole Mergers, consider the following statements:

1. They can produce gravitational waves that can be detected on Earth.
2. The energy released in a black hole merger can exceed the combined mass-energy of the two merging black holes.
3. Black hole mergers have been directly observed through electromagnetic radiation like visible light and X-rays.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

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Monthly CA Quiz - July 2025

Consider the following statements with reference to the NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission:

1. NISAR will be the first satellite mission to use dual-frequency radar L-band and S-band for Earth observation.
2. It is designed to monitor changes in the Earth ecosystems including land deformation, ice-sheet dynamics, and biomass changes.
3. The mission is exclusively funded by ISRO, with NASA providing technical consultation.

How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

3 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Monthly CA Quiz - July 2025:

Consider the following statements regarding the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) in aircraft systems:

1. Ram Air Turbine (RAT) uses the kinetic energy of incoming air to produce electrical or hydraulic power.
2. It remains permanently deployed during all phases of flight to continuously assist the main engines.
3. It can help power essential flight controls and navigation instruments in case of engine failure.
4. It is installed only in military aircraft and not in commercial passenger planes.

How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Lets test our knowledge through MCQs..!!

With reference to “Wegovy”, consider the following statements:
1. Wegovy is an FDA-approved drug used primarily for weight management.
2. It is based on a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone produced by Pancreas.
3. Wegovy has also shown potential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people with obesity.

How many of the above statements are correct?

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Lets test our knowledge through MCQs..!!

Consider the following statements regarding Short Tandem Repeats (STRs):

1. STRs consist of short sequences of DNA, usually 2–6 base pairs in length, repeated in tandem.
2. STRs are found only in coding regions of DNA.
3. STR analysis is widely used in forensic science due to high individual variability

How many of the above statements are correct?

4 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Lets test our knowledge through MCQs..!!

Which of the following distress calls is used to indicate the most severe level of emergency in aviation and maritime communication?

4 months ago | [YT] | 7

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Lets test our knowledge through MCQs..!!

Recently seen in news, the term ‘Exposomics’ refers to:

a. the study of genetic alterations and inherited disorders in populations

b. the science of ancient trade routes and their socio-economic impact

c. the comprehensive study of all environmental exposures experienced by an individual throughout life and their effects on health

d. the technique of exposing seeds to radiation for improving crop traits

4 months ago | [YT] | 8

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Consider the following statements regarding Tardigrades:

1. Tardigrades are microscopic, water-dwelling organisms known for their extreme resilience.
2. They can survive in outer space and extreme temperatures by entering a cryptobiotic state.
3. Tardigrades are classified under the phylum Arthropoda.

How many of the above is/are correct?

4 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Lets test our knowledge through MCQs..!!

With reference to the "Black Box" used in aircraft, consider the following statements:



1. It is orange color device in flights which facilitates investigation of aircraft accidents.
2. It is located in the nose of the aircraft to record real-time data during flight.
3. The Black box records both cockpit voice and flight data parameters.
4. The Black Box is designed to withstand high temperatures and deep-sea pressure.

How many of the above are correct?

4 months ago | [YT] | 7