What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]

(a) Electric plane tested by NASA

(b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan

(c) Space observatory launched by China

(d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO


Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

  • The Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10) is an innovative aircraft designed and tested by NASA that operates using electricity.
  • It is equipped with ten engines and can take off and land vertically, similar to a helicopter, while also having the capability to fly with the efficiency of an airplane.
  • Additionally, this aircraft is classified as a hybrid diesel-electric tilt-wing aircraft.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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