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131.
What is the primary objective of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission?
To launch a spacecraft towards the Sun
To understand solar activity
To predict space weather effects on Earth
To study the Sun's corona
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The primary objective of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun's corona, its outermost layer. The corona is a very hot and dynamic region, and understanding its properties is essential for understanding solar activity and its effects on Earth.

132.
Which organization developed the Nabhmitra device for fishers' safety?
Department of Fisheries
Space Applications Centre
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nabhmitra device was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at its Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad. The device is designed to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions by providing them with two-way communication with the shore, weather and cyclone warnings, and distress signaling capabilities.