Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
1. ‘IndiGenomes’, that was seen in news recently, is released by the laboratories of which institution?
[A] DRDO
[B] CSIR
[C] ISRO
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: B [CSIR]
Notes:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) constituent labs- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad carried out a study regarding Indian genomes.
As per the study published in the scientific journal, Nucleic Acid Research, 32.23% of the global variants were unique and found only in the samples sequenced from India.
2. Which technology major has announced to launch a virtual private networks (VPN) service for consumers?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Apple
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Alphabet Inc’s Google has recently announced that it is set to launch a virtual private networks (VPN) service for its consumers.
The VPN service would be available for its Google One cloud storage services. VPN is used by individuals in countries where access to certain sites and services have been banned by governments.
3. After WhatsApp, which social media platform introduced disappearing feature of message?
[A] Facebook Messenger
[B] Twitter
[C] Snapchat
[D] Telegram
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Correct Answer: A [Facebook Messenger]
Notes:
Facebook has recently announced to launch the feature of ‘Vanishing messages’ in its Messenger platform.
A similar feature of disappearing messages was first introduced in WhatsApp. Under the new mode, the messages would disappear once the receiver read it in their chat and closed the window. The feature has to be activated in both the sender and the receiver.
4. Which Technology major has unveiled its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally?
[A] Apple
[B] Google
[C] Xiaomi
[D] Huawei
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology Giant Google has recently rolled out its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally.
The RCS chat services, which are an upgrade to the basic SMS features, by which Google aims to match the standalone messaging services like WhatsApp. It includes improved quality photos and videos, chat over Wi-Fi or data etc.
5. What is the name of the alliance formed by Google, Intel, Dell and Citrix along with other technology majors?
[A] Modern Computing Alliance
[B] Information Alliance
[C] AI Alliance
[D] Cloud Computing Alliance
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Correct Answer: A [Modern Computing Alliance]
Notes:
Google, Intel, Dell and Citrix along with other technology major in the industry have partnered to form Modern Computing Alliance. The alliance aims to address some of the greatest IT challenges faced by the players in the industry and would provide “cloud first” computing solutions.
The alliance would be creating a seamless, user-friendly experience across the web and devices.
6. Communication satellite CMS-01, which was launched recently, was launched by which organisation?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] JAXA
[D] ROSCOSMOS
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Correct Answer: B [ISRO]
Notes:
India’s communication satellite CMS-01 was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The satellite was launched aboard the launch vehicle, PSLV-C50, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The vehicle injected the satellite into its planned orbit. PSLV-C50 is the 52nd flight of PSLV and this was the 77th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR.
7. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has asked which company to withdraw its privacy policy?
[A] Google
[B] WhatsApp
[C] Microsoft
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [WhatsApp]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) has recently asked WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy.
The Ministry has termed the policy as unilateral, unfair and unacceptable and asked the firm to reconsider its approach to data privacy and data security. Detailed information about the data sharing protocols was also sought.
8. ISRO has joined hands with which company to provide a national level mapping portal and geospatial services?
[A] MapmyIndia
[B] Propmodo
[C] Here Technologies
[D] Crunchbase
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Correct Answer: A [MapmyIndia]
Notes:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and navigation technology solutions provider MapmyIndia have partnered to create a national level mapping portal.
Along with the state-of-the-art mapping portal, the partnership also seeks to provide geospatial services. MapmyIndia has rich expertise in digital maps and technologies while ISRO has the best satellite imagery data.
9. What is the name of electric two-wheeler that has been launched by IIT Madras-incubated start-up Pi Beam?
[A] Electro
[B] Ampere
[C] Voltabike
[D] PiMo
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Correct Answer: D [PiMo]
Notes:
Pi Beam – an IIT Madras-incubated start-up has recently launched a 2-wheeler named PiMo. This vehicle can be charged faster than a smart mobile phone.
It has a range of 50 km and is priced at Rs.30,000/-. This vehicle does not require registration and is targeted at personal and commercial users.
10. Sindhu Netra satellite has recently been successfully launched using which PSLV?
[A] PSLV-C51
[B] PSLV-C52
[C] PSLV-C53
[D] PSLV-C54
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Correct Answer: A [PSLV-C51]
Notes:
Sindhu Netra satellite was successfully launched into space recently. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to boost India’s surveillance capability and improve monitoring of activities in the Indian Ocean Region.
The launch was made using ISRO’s PSLV-C51. The satellite is capable of automatic identification of warships and merchant ships in IOR.
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