Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1. What is “Dark Oxygen” that was recently highlighted in news?
[A] Oxygen produced thousands of feet below the ocean surface without light or photosynthesis
[B] Oxygen produced by volcanic eruptions under the sea
[C] Oxygen produced in caves on land
[D] None of the Above

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2. Which organization approved the 2nd Living drug, Qartemi, for treating blood cancer?
[A] Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
[B] Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
[C] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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3. The Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched by which space agency?
[A] European Space Agency (ESA)
[B] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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4. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), which was seen in news, is situated in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu

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5. Which institution developed the novel high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalyst for hydrogen production?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[B] Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
[D] National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

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6. What is the name of the recently discovered black hole near Earth using the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope?
[A] Gaia BH3
[B] Cygnus X-1
[C] Sagittarius A
[D] Messier 87

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7. Which company has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool named Deep Research?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Meta
[C] OpenAI
[D] Amazon

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8. Which country has developed Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea

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9. The Blue Ghost Lander is part of which NASA’s program?
[A] Artemis program
[B] James Webb Space Telescope
[C] Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System
[D] None of the Above

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10. Which institute has developed solar dehydration technology to boost farmers’ income and reduce post-harvest losses?
[A] IIT Kanpur
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IIT Delhi

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