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The project aims to advance the propulsion technology to which Technology Readiness Level?

  1. A.TRL 6
  2. B.TRL 7
  3. C.TRL 8
  4. D.TRL 9

Correct answer

D. TRL 9

Explanation

The correct answer is TRL 9. The programme is meant to carry the propulsion technology from Technology Readiness Level six, where a system has been proved in a relevant environment, up to Technology Readiness Level nine, where it is flight proven and ready for wider operational use, through further development, validation and deployment work. Option A, TRL 6, is wrong because that is the starting point of the project, not its goal, and this is the most common confusion a question of this type tests. Options B and C, TRL 7 and TRL 8, are intermediate stages the technology will pass through on the way but are not the stated target. The engine has already been demonstrated once in space, so the remaining effort is engineering, integration, testing and validation rather than a first flight proof.

Read the full article: TDB Funds Manastu Space Green Propulsion With Rs 116 Crore

Q1.Science & TechnologyEasy

How much support has the Technology Development Board sanctioned to Manastu Space Technologies under the RDI Fund?

  1. A.Rs 96 crore
  2. B.Rs 116 crore
  3. C.Rs 277.63 crore
  4. D.Rs 350 crore
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Correct answer: B. Rs 116 crore

The Technology Development Board, which functions under the Department of Science and Technology, signed an agreement with Manastu Space Technologies Private Limited of Navi Mumbai for financial support of Rs 116 crore drawn from the Research Development and Innovation Fund, and this money is being routed as Optionally Convertible Debt.

Q2.Science & TechnologyMedium

The green propulsion system being developed by Manastu Space is built around which propellant?

  1. A.Hydrazine
  2. B.Liquid hydrogen
  3. C.Hydrogen peroxide with additives
  4. D.Kerosene with liquid oxygen
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Correct answer: C. Hydrogen peroxide with additives

The system is described as a green propulsion solution that uses a hydrogen peroxide based propellant with additives, supported by an integrated engine and catalyst assembly that includes an ultra-high-temperature ceramic catalyst meant to survive demanding conditions.

Q3.Science & TechnologyHard

Which ministry constituted the AVGC Promotion Task Force in April 2022?

  1. A.Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  3. C.Ministry of Communications
  4. D.Ministry of Culture
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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

It constituted the AVGC Promotion Task Force in April 2022, bringing together industry, academia and Government, and guided it by three principles: public-private collaboration, inter-ministerial convergence and an integrated approach to the sector.

Q5.Science & TechnologyMedium

How much has the Union Budget 2026-27 allocated for AVGC Content Creator Labs?

  1. A.Rs 150 crore
  2. B.Rs 250 crore
  3. C.Rs 500 crore
  4. D.Rs 1,000 crore
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Correct answer: B. Rs 250 crore

The allocation is meant to set up Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges across the country, and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Mumbai will plan, coordinate and implement the initiative as the nodal agency.