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Who was appointed as the first Chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

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In which year was the Indian Atomic Energy Commission established?

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When did India conduct its first nuclear test at Pokharan?

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Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the father of which programme in India?

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Which of the following are objectives of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission? (Select all correct options)

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Produce electricity from atomic energy, Increase the yield of food grains, Develop nanotechnology

The objectives of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer, set up technology for achieving this, and develop nanotechnology. Building weapons was not mentioned as an objective.

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Which missiles were developed under India's missile programme? (Select all correct options)

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Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Nag, Brahmos

Under the IGMDP led by Dr Kalam, India developed Prithvi (surface-to-surface), Agni (ballistic missile), Akash (surface-to-air), and Nag (anti-tank) missiles. Brahmos was developed later in collaboration with Russia.

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What was the name of India's first satellite launched in 1975?

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Aryabhatta

Aryabhatta was India's first satellite, successfully launched in 1975 with help from Soviet Russia. It proved that Indian scientists could build and launch satellites indigenously.

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Where is the headquarters of ISRO located?

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Bengaluru

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established on 15th August 1969 with its headquarters at Bengaluru to carry out further space research after initial successes.

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Key topics in Science and Technology include Indian Atomic Energy Commission and Nuclear Development, Nuclear Tests, Missile Development Program, Space Research and ISRO. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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