Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1. What is Parkinson’s disease that was recently mentioned in news?
[A] A neurodegenerative disorder
[B] A cardiovascular disease
[C] An autoimmune disorder
[D] A respiratory disease

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2. What is the main objective of the Lucy mission?
[A] To explore Saturn’s rings
[B] To study black holes
[C] To explore Jupiter Trojan asteroids
[D] None of the Above

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3. Gonorrhoea disease, that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?
[A] Virus
[B] Fungus
[C] Bacteria
[D] Protozoa

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4. Which Indian institute developed the novel heterostructure catalyst to enhance green hydrogen production?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[B] Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
[C] Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
[D] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

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5. African Swine Fever (ASF), that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Fungus
[C] Virus
[D] Protozoa

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6. What kind of disease is MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) that was recently seen in news?
[A] A genetic brain disorder
[B] An autoimmune skin condition
[C] A serious form of fatty liver disease
[D] A bacterial lung infection

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7. Which group of organisms has been identified as key “phosphorus gatekeepers” in ancient and weathered soils?
[A] Soil microbes (fungi and bacteria)
[B] Insects
[C] Algae
[D] None of the Above

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8. Where has the Government of India recently approved the setting up of the India’s sixth semiconductor unit?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand

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9. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu

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10. Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is a joint mission of which two space agencies?
[A] European Space Agency (ESA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] China National Space Administration (CNSA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
[C] European Space Agency (ESA) and China National Space Administration (CNSA)
[D] NASA and Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) French Space Agency

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