Science & Technology Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Badri cattle, in whose breed a calf was born through OPU-IVF on 11 September 2026, are the state animal of which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand
Badri cattle are an indigenous breed of Uttarakhand and are recognised as its state animal.
Into which breed of recipient cow was the Badri embryo transferred to produce the OPU-IVF calf born on 11 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sahiwal
The Badri embryo was transferred into a Sahiwal recipient cow.
Consider the following about the Badri OPU-IVF calf born on 11 September 2026: 1. The calf was produced through cloning of an elite Badri cow. 2. The work was a collaboration between ICAR-NDRI, Karnal and G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The calf came from OPU-IVF, not cloning — cloning of elite Badri cows is still being explored — and the work was done by ICAR-NDRI Karnal with GBPUAT Pantnagar.
In which city was the first International Space Summit, addressed by PM Modi on 10 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The summit was held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron; PM Modi joined via video conference.
According to PM Modi at the International Space Summit, Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 34
Modi said more than 430 payloads from 34 countries have been launched on Indian rockets.
PM Modi recalled that France has been India's space partner since the start of India's space programme at which place in the 1960s?
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Correct answer: D — Thumba
Modi said France has been a trusted partner since the inception of the Indian space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.
Consider the following statements from PM Modi's address at the International Space Summit (2026): 1. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. 2. PM Modi attended the summit in person in Paris. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Modi cited Chandrayaan-3's south-pole landing, but he addressed the summit via video conference.
How many gram panchayats does the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand, agreed on 10 September 2026, cover?
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Correct answer: B — 4,395
The programme covers 4,395 gram panchayats and on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages.
Digital Bharat Nidhi, which signed the BharatNet agreement with Jharkhand, was earlier known as what?
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Correct answer: B — Universal Service Obligation Fund
DBN is the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund, which became Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Consider the following about the Amended BharatNet Program: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 August 2023. 2. In Jharkhand it will be implemented by BSNL alone under a Centre-led model. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Cabinet approved the programme on 4 August 2023; in Jharkhand it follows the State-led model through the SPV JDICL.
Bakhira Lake, whose sediments were used in a BSIP monsoon study reported in September 2026, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Bakhira Lake is in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Bakhira Lake is an oxbow wetland formed by the cut-off of which river?
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Correct answer: A — Rapti
The lake lies in the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system and formed through the migration and cut-off of the Rapti River.
Consider the following about the Bakhira Lake study (2026): 1. Bakhira Lake was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022. 2. The record shows a strengthened Indian Summer Monsoon during the Last Glacial Maximum. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Bakhira became a Ramsar Site in 2022; the Last Glacial Maximum was cold and dry with a weakened monsoon.
At which event did UIDAI launch the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Global Fintech Fest 2026
UIDAI launched the SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
What is the main user benefit of the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK launched by UIDAI in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — It lets apps run face authentication inside their own app without switching applications
The SDK brings face authentication into native Android and iOS apps, giving a single-app experience; consent remains part of the journey.
India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security was announced on the sidelines of which meeting in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — G20 Innovation Ministerial
The announcement came on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
What share of global 6G standards and patents does India aim to contribute, as stated while endorsing the 6G Call to Action?
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Correct answer: B — 10 percent
The government said India aims to contribute 10 percent of 6G global standards and patents.
Consider the following about India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security: 1. The Department of Telecommunications will take forward India's engagement under it. 2. India is the only Asian country among its endorsers and the initiative has fewer than ten members. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. DoT will lead the follow-up; India joined over 20 like-minded governments, so the group is not under ten members.
Which shipbuilder designed and built the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', launched on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
GRSE built ORV Sagar Manthan for NCPOR; it was launched at the Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata.
ORV Sagar Manthan was built for which institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
The vessel was built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
Consider the following about ORV Sagar Manthan: 1. It was built under the Deep Ocean Mission at a cost of about ₹840 crore. 2. It has a projected service life of 30 years and can operate in the Southern Ocean. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. It was built under Vertical-4 of the Deep Ocean Mission for about ₹840 crore and is designed for extreme environments including the Southern Ocean, with a 30-year life.
Which city hosted the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 8 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
GFF 2026 was held in Mumbai from 8 to 11 September 2026.
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal organisers of the Global Fintech Fest?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
PIB lists PCI, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) as the principal organisers of GFF.
Consider the following statements about GFF 2026: 1. Its theme focused on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum. 2. At the inauguration, PM Modi urged the sector to work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the theme was 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum…', and the PM called for a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
According to the PIB backgrounder on GFF 2026, how many banks were live on UPI in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 741
In July 2026 UPI processed 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore with 741 banks live on the platform.
The draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 notified on 8 September 2026 proposes which measure at medical stores?
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Correct answer: B — Mandatory CCTV surveillance
Draft G.S.R. 791(E) proposes mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
The draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) of 8 September 2026 targets which categories of drugs?
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Correct answer: D — Schedule H, H1 and X
The draft seeks to strengthen oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
Consider the following statements about the Drugs Rules draft of September 2026: 1. It was issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. 2. Objections and suggestions have been invited from the public. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The draft was issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which invited public objections and suggestions.
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which has prevented suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore, was developed by which body?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Telecommunications
The FRI was developed by the Department of Telecommunications under its Digital Intelligence Platform.
Under the FRI, mobile numbers are classified into which risk categories?
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Correct answer: C — Medium, High, Very High
The FRI classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High or Very High risk.
Consider the following statements about the FRI: 1. It was launched on 22 May 2025. 2. It draws on citizen reports from the Sanchar Saathi platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the FRI was launched on 22 May 2025 and uses inputs including Sanchar Saathi citizen reports.
Which city will host the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nagpur
The main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebration will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme announced on 7 September 2026 is 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
Scientists from which Indian institute led a study showing that a well-timed flip operation can delay 'entanglement sudden death' in quantum systems?
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Correct answer: B — Raman Research Institute
The study was by scientists of the Raman Research Institute (an autonomous DST institute) with the University of Calgary and Louisiana State University.
The 6th RISE Conclave 2026, opened by Jitendra Singh on 6 September 2026, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
The conclave was held at CSIR-IICB, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
The '4M' framework at the centre of the 6th RISE Conclave stands for what?
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Correct answer: A — Minerals, Medicine, Materials, Machines
The 4M framework represents Minerals, Medicine, Materials and Machines, the strengths of the four participating CSIR labs.
According to the Vice-President at the SSUHS convocation on 6 September 2026, how many medical colleges does Assam now have, up from 7 in 2021?
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Correct answer: C — 15
Assam's medical colleges more than doubled from 7 in 2021 to 15, with 9 more under construction.
In which city did Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launch the India Valve Registry in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
The registry was launched at India Valves 2026 in Chennai.
The India Valve Registry launched in September 2026 collects real-world data on which procedures?
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Correct answer: A — Transcatheter valve interventions
It is a multicentre initiative for de-identified real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India.
The DSIR Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare that entered its sustainable phase in September 2026 is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Kharagpur
The CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare, set up in 2019 under DSIR's CRTDH Scheme, is at IIT Kharagpur.
Where was the International Space Summit of 9–10 September 2026, discussed by Jitendra Singh and Philippe Baptiste, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The International Space Summit was scheduled for 9–10 September 2026 in Paris.
The Bengaluru Space Expo, in which France's participation was discussed in September 2026, was scheduled for which dates?
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Correct answer: B — 7–9 September 2026
The Bengaluru Space Expo was scheduled for 7–9 September 2026; the Paris summit was on 9–10 September.
EOS-05, launched by ISRO in September 2026, is India's first imaging satellite from which orbit?
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Correct answer: A — Geosynchronous orbit
The PM described EOS-05 as India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
Which launch vehicle carried ISRO's EOS-05 satellite?
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Correct answer: C — GSLV-F17
EOS-05 was launched on GSLV-F17.
Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission: 1. GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. 2. GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 directly into its final geostationary orbit, without a transfer orbit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit (sub-GTO), and ISRO then raised the orbit through manoeuvres.
What was India's medal tally at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze
India won a best-ever 9 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.
The 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (August 2026) was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Turin
The 19th IESO was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.
Panjab University, Chandigarh, where the Vice President inaugurated new facilities in September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1882
The Vice President recalled the university's legacy since its establishment in 1882.
In what capacity did Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visit Panjab University on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ex-officio Chancellor
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University.
The Centre for Advanced Bladder Diagnostics at Safdarjung Hospital, described as the first such approach in India, integrates Video Urodynamics with which technique?
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Correct answer: B — Near Infrared Spectroscopy-based brain mapping
The centre integrates Video Urodynamics (VUDS) with Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-based brain mapping.
About how many patients a year are the new diagnostic facilities inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital in September 2026 expected to benefit?
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Correct answer: D — 5,600
The new facilities are expected to benefit approximately 5,600 patients annually.
The National Institute of Homoeopathy, which celebrated its golden jubilee in September 2026, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
NIH Kolkata celebrated 50 years on 3 September 2026.
Where was the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting held on 1–2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The meeting was held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House OSTP.
Who led the Indian delegation at the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Jitin Prasada
MoS for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada led India's delegation.
The 'Carolina Principles', agreed at the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in 2026, relate to what?
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Correct answer: A — Emerging technologies
Ministers reached consensus on the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, covering foundational research, commercialisation and trusted technology adoption.
Consider the following statements about the G20 Innovation Ministerial Statement of September 2026: 1. It sets out shared agreement across six pillars, including intellectual property policies for AI. 2. The meeting was hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per MeitY's release.
In the CSIR-CRRI field demonstration on NH-716 in September 2026, 60% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement was used in which pavement layer?
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Correct answer: D — Dense Bituminous Macadam
60% RAP was used in the Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) layer on NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I.
The 60% RAP demonstration by CSIR-CRRI in September 2026 was carried out on which highway stretch?
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Correct answer: A — NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I
The demonstration was on NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I.
AIIMS Raipur, whose third convocation the Vice President attended on 2 September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2012
The Vice President noted AIIMS Raipur's role since its establishment in 2012.
The 14 indigenous quantum products unveiled by C-DOT in August 2026 belong to which two areas?
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Correct answer: C — Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography
C-DOT's Quantum Series covers Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
Consider the following statements about C-DOT's August 2026 quantum products: 1. C-DOT is an R&D centre under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. The products were unveiled on C-DOT's 25th Foundation Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: C-DOT is the R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Communications), and the event was its 43rd Foundation Day.
The generation of a voltage when a temperature difference is maintained across a material, studied in the JNCASR scandium nitride work, is known as which effect?
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Correct answer: A — Seebeck effect
The Seebeck effect converts a temperature difference into an electrical voltage; the Peltier effect is the reverse (current producing heating/cooling).
In the JNCASR-led study published in Science (August 2026), thin films of which material showed a giant thermoelectric voltage?
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Correct answer: D — Scandium nitride
The team grew scandium nitride (ScN) thin films on magnesium oxide substrates.
The 'Green Forge' complex for controlled experimentation on genetically modified crops, inaugurated in August 2026, is located at which institute?
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Correct answer: C — BRIC-NABI, Mohali
Green Forge was inaugurated at the BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali.
Under which vision did the Assam Cabinet approve a ₹50,000 crore five-year infrastructure package on 30 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Assam: Infra Vision
The ₹50,000 crore package was approved under 'Viksit Assam: Infra Vision'.
Which institution will provide a ₹315 crore loan for the Proton Beam Therapy Centre at GMCH, Guwahati?
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Correct answer: C — World Bank
The World Bank will provide ₹315 crore as a loan; the state will bear the remaining ₹285 crore of the ₹600 crore cost.
Consider the following statements about the proton beam therapy centre approved by Assam on 30 August 2026: 1. GMCH will be the first public-sector hospital in India to have proton beam therapy. 2. Before GMCH, India had no proton beam therapy facility in any sector. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: private facilities already exist at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and Apollo, Chennai; GMCH will be the third overall.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched on 30 August 2026, will operate from which location?
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Correct answer: B — Sun–Earth L2 point
Roman is travelling about one million miles to orbit the second Sun–Earth Lagrange point (L2).
Which rocket launched NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on 30 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Roman launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.