Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

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

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2. India has developed its first indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to be installed at which institute?
[A] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
[B] Madras Medical College
[C] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
[D] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal

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3. What is “Coeliac Disease” that was recently seen in news?
[A] Viral Disease
[B] Neurological disorder
[C] Inherited autoimmune disorder
[D] Cardiovascular disease

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4. What is “Xenotransplantation” that was recently mentioned in news?
[A] Transplantation of animal organs into humans
[B] Cloning of human organs for medical use
[C] Transplantation of human organs within different individuals
[D] Use of artificial organs in humans

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5. Which institute has developed the bacteria-based technique to repair lunar bricks?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[B] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
[D] None of the Above

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6. A huge anticyclonic storm known as the Great Red Spot is associated with which planet?
[A] Jupiter
[B] Mars
[C] Saturn
[D] Mercury

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7. Which Indian astronaut has been selected for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS)?
[A] Ajit Krishnan
[B] Shubhanshu Shukla
[C] Angad Pratap
[D] Balakrishnan Nair

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8. According to recent study in Madagascar, which species was identified as the exclusive carrier of the Hantavirus?
[A] Black rat
[B] Fruit bat
[C] Mosquitofish
[D] Bull frog

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9. What type of disease is Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma (SRCC) that was recently seen in news?
[A] Rare and aggressive subtype of colorectal cancer
[B] Neurodegenerative disorder
[C] Cardiovascular disease
[D] Autoimmune disease

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10. NISAR is a joint Earth observation satellite mission developed by which two space agencies?
[A] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and China National Space Administration (CNSA)
[D] European Space Agency (ESA) and China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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