1. Which country has recently developed a bone glue named “Bone-02”, capable of repairing fractures in just three minutes?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Australia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Chinese researchers have developed a bone glue named Bone-02, unveiled on 10 September 2025 in Zhejiang Province. It can repair fractures and shattered bone fragments in just 3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments. The glue is bio-absorbable, removing the need for a second surgery to remove implants. It may replace metal implants like plates and screws used in conventional surgeries.
2. Which institutions recently created the world’s first entirely AI-generated genome?
[A] California Institute of Technology and Harvard University
[B] Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and University of Oxford
[C] Harvard University and University of Cambridge
[D] Stanford University and the Arc Institute
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Correct Answer: D [Stanford University and the Arc Institute]
Notes:
Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute created the world’s first entirely AI-generated genome. The AI-designed virus can infect and kill bacteria, acting as a bacteriophage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) model named Evo was used, employing genome “language models” to design complete viral genomes. Evo was trained on about 2 million viral genomes to learn DNA patterns, gene order, and composition. Scientists guided Evo to mimic phiX174, a small bacteriophage with 11 genes and approximately 5,000 DNA letters. This achievement marks a significant advancement beyond AI-designed proteins or small multi-gene systems. It demonstrates AI’s potential to innovate in synthetic biology and genome engineering.
3. Which institute in Delhi has launched the city’s first central tissue bank for bone grafting in dental surgeries?
[A] All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
[B] Maulana Azad Medical College
[C] Lady Hardinge Medical College
[D] Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
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Correct Answer: B [Maulana Azad Medical College]
Notes:
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi, launched the city’s first Central Tissue Bank for bone grafting in dental surgeries. The facility was inaugurated by Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh. Bone grafting helps reverse jawbone loss and supports dental implants, dentures, and tissue regeneration. The tissue bank provides ready access to high-quality bone and soft tissue grafts, reducing cost and addressing limited availability.
4. Which Indian city has become home to the country’s first Semiconductor Innovation Museum?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Hyderabad recently became home to India’s first-ever Semiconductor Innovation Museum, launched by T-Chip (Technology Chip Innovation Programme). The museum aims to showcase cutting-edge research and technological advancements in chipmaking. It positions Hyderabad as a hub for semiconductor innovation. The museum will feature exhibits on AI chips, robotics, reusable rocket engines, next-generation EV and display systems. It includes a 30-day Innovation Residency Model to connect startups, research institutions, and global innovators with investors and academia. The initiative strengthens India’s semiconductor ecosystem and fosters collaboration between innovators, investors, and academia.
5. The new crop varieties ‘Pant Urd-13, Pant Urd-14, Pant Matar 554, and Pant Jau 1106’ were launched in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
On October 12, 2025, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated newly developed pulse and barley varieties at the 118th All India Farmers Fair and Agricultural Industry Exhibition held at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Uttarakhand. The varieties were developed by GBPUAT students to improve crop productivity and farmer income. Pant Urd-13 and Pant Urd-14 are improved urdbean (black gram) varieties with higher yield and better disease resistance. Pant Matar 554 is a high-yielding pea variety designed to enhance farmers’ earnings. Pant Jau 1106 is a new barley variety introduced to diversify crop options for farmers in the region.
6. Which African country reported an outbreak of the Lassa fever in 2025?
[A] Botswana
[B] Ghana
[C] Mali
[D] Nigeria
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Correct Answer: D [Nigeria]
Notes:
In Nigeria, the Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 172 lives since January 2025. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected cases till October 2025. The case fatality rate stands at 18.6%, higher than 17% in 2024. The most affected age group is 21 to 30 years. The outbreak is worsened by poor sanitation, low awareness, and delayed treatment. Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus from the Arenavirus family. Infection spreads through food or household items contaminated by urine or faeces of infected Mastomys rats. The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses early diagnosis and quick treatment for survival.
7. The Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) is the primary payload of which Indian space mission?
[A] Chandrayaan-3
[B] Chandrayaan-2
[C] Mangalyaan-2
[D] Aditya-L1
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Correct Answer: D [Aditya-L1]
Notes:
In November 2025, scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) collaborated with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to estimate key parameters of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). They used data from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard India’s Aditya-L1 mission. VELC is the main payload of Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory placed 1.5 million kilometres from Earth. It is an internally occulted solar coronagraph capable of imaging, spectroscopy, and spectro-polarimetry near the solar limb.
8. Which species is the natural host of the Marburg virus disease that was recently reported in Ethiopia?
[A] Aedes aegypti mosquito
[B] Fruit Bat
[C] Honeybee
[D] Rat
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Correct Answer: B [Fruit Bat]
Notes:
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed Ethiopia’s first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). MVD is a severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus. It was first identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany. The causative agents are Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV) of the species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense. The natural host is the fruit bat Rousettus aegyptiacus of the Pteropodidae family. It spreads from infected bats to humans and then through contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.
9. Where was India’s first indigenous high-precision compact diode laser launched?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
In November 2025, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first indigenous high-precision compact diode laser at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC 2025) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The laser enables quantum-encrypted communication using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), strengthening cybersecurity for financial and banking transactions. It is developed by Prenishq Pvt. Ltd., a startup supported by the National Quantum Mission (NQM), along with contributions from IIT-Delhi. The system offers high beam quality, strong stability, long-term reliability, and easy integration with lab and industrial setups.
10. What kind of disease is African Swine Fever (ASF) that was recently seen in news?
[A] Fungal disease
[B] Viral disease
[C] Bacterial disease
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Viral disease]
Notes:
The Assam Government recently banned inter-district movement of live pigs to stop the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), a rising concern in the region. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar, with mortality up to 90–100%. It is not zoonotic, meaning it does not infect humans or other livestock. First found in sub-Saharan Africa, ASF is now present across Europe, Asia and Africa, with India reporting its first cases in 2020 in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
