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Prelims 2016 · Science and Technology · Question 72

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

  1. Electric plane tested by NASA
  2. Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
  3. Space observatory launched by China
  4. Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Answer

Electric plane tested by NASA

  • (a) Electric plane tested by NASA — Correct. Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10) was a NASA experimental electric aircraft/hybrid VTOL concept tested for efficient vertical take-off and forward flight.
  • (b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan — Incorrect. GL-10 was not a Japanese solar aircraft.
  • (c) Space observatory launched by China — Incorrect. GL-10 has no link with a Chinese space observatory.
  • (d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO — Incorrect. GL-10 was an aircraft project, not an ISRO reusable rocket.
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