Q47 · UPSC Prelims 2016 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?

A Electric plane tested by NASA
B Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
C Space observatory launched by China
D Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Correct answer: (a) Electric plane tested by NASA

Explanation

  1. A

    Electric plane tested by NASA

    Electric plane tested by NASA. Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10) is a NASA Langley remotely piloted hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator with tilting wings and multiple propellers. That stored letter is the official key.

  2. B

    Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan

    Solar two-seater from Japan. That does not name GL-10. This letter is not the key.

  3. C

    Space observatory launched by China

    Chinese space observatory. Unrelated to the NASA aircraft. This letter is not the key.

  4. D

    Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

    ISRO reusable rocket. ISRO RLV-TD is a different programme. This letter is not the key.

Summary. Official key is (a) electric plane tested by NASA. GL-10 Greased Lightning is a hybrid-electric VTOL UAV, not a Japanese solar tourer, a Chinese observatory or an ISRO rocket. Honour the stored letter (a).