CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the solar powered airplane which has landed in California as part of its journey around the world
A
Solar System 3
B
Solar Power 1
C
Solar Eclipse 4
D
Solar Impulse 2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After 14 months of travel and 550 hours in the air, the plane had accomplished what many had deemed impossible: traveling 25, 000 miles around the world-over four continents, two oceans and three seas-without a drop of liquid fuel. The sun’s vibrant rays supplied the craft’s only power.

Detailed explanation-2: -The plane, which has a wingspan wider than a Boeing 747 and carries more than 17, 000 solar cells on its wings, began the circumnavigation in March 2015 in Abu Dhabi.

Detailed explanation-3: -By India Today Web Desk: Solar Impulse 2, an airplane powered solely by energy from the sun has created history by successfully completing its journey around-the-world, when it landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, July 26.

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