GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyInnovation in Energy Technology2016

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

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

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)'. 2. 'Greased Lightning-10' or GL-10 is a prototype electric plane developed and tested by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 3. It is a tilt-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) like a helicopter and efficient flight like an airplane. 4. Option (A) correctly identifies it as an 'Electric plane tested by NASA'. 5. Options (B), (C), and (D) describe different aerospace technologies associated with other countries or organizations (Japan, China, ISRO) and are not related to GL-10.

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