Which space agency recently conducted its first mobile robotic mission to the moon, VIPER Rover?
- A. ISRO
- B. NASA
- C. ROSCOSMOS
- D. European Space Agency
Correct Answer: B. NASA
NASA’s VIPER Rover, short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, represents the agency’s groundbreaking robotic lunar mission. Scheduled to land at the Moon’s South Pole in late 2024, VIPER is tasked with closely examining the presence and distribution of ice and other resources in this region. As NASA’s first mobile robotic mission to the Moon, VIPER will analyze surface and subsurface ice at varying depths and temperatures across four distinct soil environments. Over a mission duration of 100 Earth days, covering three lunar day and night cycles, VIPER will navigate the challenging terrain of the lunar South Pole, transmitting valuable data back to Earth.
Correct Answer: C. North Korea
Correct Answer: C. 70 years, 7 months, and 2 days
Queen Elizabeth II becamed the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria. On 6 February 2017, she became the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, commemorating 65 years on the throne. In 2022, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, and large-scale celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee occurred from 2–5 June. She reigned for 70 years, 7 months, and 2 days before her death on 8th September 2022.
Correct Answer: C. The Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has decided to suspend the entry of all foreign navy ships into its ports, as per the announcement from the prime minister’s office. The United States earlier alleged that only their navy vessels were not allowed to enter the ports of the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands also has signed a security pact with China creating a strained relationship with the US and its allies.
Correct Answer: B. Saturn
Enceladus is one of the moons of Saturn. Recently scientists have discovered that there are oceans or sub-surface oceans beneath the icy surface of the moon. The team of scientists discovered that this ocean should be relatively rich in dissolved phosphorus, an essential ingredient for life. These insights were made from data generated by the spacecraft Cassini which orbited Saturn for nearly 13 years
Correct Answer: C. Wasfia Nazreen
Mountaineer Wasifa Nazreen became the first person from Bangladesh to scale the second highest mountain peak K2 in Pakistan. She climbed the 8611 meters or 28,251 feet high K2 mountain peak and returned to the base camp on 22 July 2022. A summit is technically complete when the climber returns back to the base camp from the peak.
Correct Answer: D. June 22, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has landed in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for a first visit to the country since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate. The visit began with a welcome ceremony and will be followed by a one-on-one meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the crown prince.