The word ‘apojove’ has been in news recently. It is related to

a. Jupiter

b. Rise and fall of sea levels

c. Biodiesel plant

d. Endangered species of bird

ANSWER: Jupiter

Explanation:

Apojove - The point in an orbit around the planet Jupiter where the orbiting body is farthest from the planet.

Perijove - The point in an orbit around the planet Jupiter where the orbiting body is closest to the planet.

Juno spacecraft is all set to reach the farthest point in its orbit of Jupiter.

Known as “apojove”, the orbit is nearly 8.1 million km from Jupiter, and after this point the gravitational grip of solar system’s largest planet on Juno will cause the spacecraft to begin falling back toward it for another pass.