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Which Space Agency has recently launched ‘Europa Clipper Mission’? (As reported on 12 October 2024)
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A. NASA
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Europa Clipper (previously known as Europa Multiple Flyby Mission) is a space probe in development by NASA. Planned for launch on 14 October 2024, the spacecraft is being developed to study the Galilean moon Europa through a series of flybys while in orbit around Jupiter.
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D. Japan
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Japan to launch the first wood-based satellite by 2023 to reduce space debris. Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry company and Kyoto University aims to launch the world’s first wood-based space satellite to combat the problem of space junk
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D. Ukraine issue
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As Security Council meets on Ukraine crisis, Russia announces start of ‘special military operation’. “President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine, give peace a chance,” Secretary-General António Guterres urged Wednesday evening at the start of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the body’s second late night session this week.
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C. Elon Musk
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A. India ,Magnolia
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The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2024, concluded after an intense 14 days of training and collaboration between the two armed forces on Wednesday.
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D. Koala
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D. Senegal
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A. China
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A. Bernardine Evaristo
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B. Sri Lanka
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