The HiRISE camera is the primary, high-resolution imaging instrument aboard?

Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

What is the Oort Cloud?

The Oort Cloud is a spherical shell of icy space debris surrounding the solar system and marking the outer boundary of the Sun’s gravitational influence.

What is the Boeing P-8I aircraft used for?

The Boeing P-8I is a long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operated by the Indian Navy.

What is the HiRISE camera?

HiRISE is a high-resolution imaging camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter used to capture detailed images of the Martian surface.

Where is the National Large Solar Telescope being built?

The National Large Solar Telescope is being built in the Merak region near Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Science & Tech. - 18th February 2026

Devesh
Feb 17
1 min read

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Science & Technology (Every wednesday) Quiz — covering Oort Cloud, Boeing P-8I aircraft, HiRISE camera, Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs), National Large Solar Telescope and more.

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