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Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?

(a) Amphibious warfare ship
(b) Nuclear-powered submarine
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
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Answer: (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
UPSC 2016 · Q47 · Science & Technology › Defence Technology · Save

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
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Answer: (a) Electric plane tested by NASA