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Question 691 Discuss

Which joint space mission between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences aims to study the interaction between Earths magnetosphere and the solar wind in 2026?

A
SMILE
B
Cluster
C
Solar Orbiter
D
Double Star

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) is a collaborative science mission targeting launch in the 2025/2026 timeframe.
Question 692 Discuss

China's Tianwen 2 mission launched earlier will arrive at its primary target the near Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa in 2026 to do what?

A
Deflect its orbit
B
Collect and return samples
C
Map its subsurface water
D
Establish a permanent beacon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Tianwen-2 is an asteroid sampling mission aiming to collect material from the near-Earth object Kamo'oalewa.
Question 693 Discuss

Which historic spacecraft launched in 1977 is expected to finally deplete its power reserves and shut down its last science instruments around 2026?

A
Pioneer 10
B
Pioneer 11
C
Voyager 1
D
New Horizons

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Voyager 1's RTG power supply degrades annually, and NASA expects to turn off its final science instruments by 2025-2026.
Question 694 Discuss

The James Webb Space Telescope JWST marks how many years of continuous science operations in July 2026?

A
3 years
B
5 years
C
7 years
D
10 years

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

JWST began its full scientific operations and released its first images in July 2022, marking 5 years in 2026.
Question 695 Discuss

The 16th Finance Commission of India begins its five year operational award period on April 1, 2026. Who is its Chairman?

A
N. K. Singh
B
Urjit Patel
C
Arvind Panagariya
D
Raghuram Rajan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Arvind Panagariya, the former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, was appointed to chair the 16th Finance Commission.
Question 696 Discuss

Which Central European nation holds its regular parliamentary elections for the National Assembly in spring 2026?

A
Austria
B
Slovakia
C
Hungary
D
Poland

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Hungary's next parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held no later than spring 2026.
Question 697 Discuss

Which Union Territory in India is scheduled to hold its legislative assembly elections alongside major states in 2026?

A
Lakshadweep
B
Chandigarh
C
Puducherry
D
Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Union Territory of Puducherry holds its assembly elections in the 2026 cycle with states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Question 698 Discuss

Which major US state holds a gubernatorial election in 2026 to potentially succeed Kathy Hochul?

A
New Jersey
B
New York
C
Massachusetts
D
Virginia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

New York will hold its next gubernatorial election in November 2026.
Question 699 Discuss

Which US state holds its gubernatorial election in 2026 to elect a successor to term limited Ron DeSantis?

A
Georgia
B
Texas
C
Florida
D
South Carolina

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Florida's governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot run for consecutive re-election in the 2026 cycle.
Question 700 Discuss

Which key swing state in the US holds a gubernatorial election in 2026 to elect a successor to Josh Shapiro?

A
Michigan
B
Wisconsin
C
Pennsylvania
D
Ohio

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Pennsylvania is slated to hold its next gubernatorial election during the 2026 midterm cycle.