Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1. Which institution has recently reported the first-ever experimental observation of a two-dimensional layered room-temperature altermagnet?
[A] Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
[B] University of Tokyo
[C] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[D] None of the Above

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2. IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) is a joint mission of which two space agencies?
[A] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA)
[B] European Space Agency (ESA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Italian Space Agency
[D] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Italian Space Agency

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3. 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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4. What is the name of the indigenously developed submersible vehicle for the Samudrayaan Mission?
[A] Varun 2000
[B] Matsya 6000
[C] Jal Doot
[D] Sagar Putra

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5. Which organization developed the India’s High-Altitude Platform (HAP) prototype, a solar-powered, unmanned aircraft?
[A] National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
[B] Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

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6. What kind of condition is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), that was recently seen in news?
[A] Infectious disease
[B] Neurodevelopmental condition
[C] Cardiovascular disorder
[D] Autoimmune disorder

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7. What is the causative agent of kala azar disease, that was recently seen in news?
[A] Protozoan Parasite
[B] Virus
[C] Bacteria
[D] Fungus

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8. Tianwen-2 mission is associated with which space agency?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] China National Space Administration (CNSA)
[C] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[D] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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9. Which aerospace company successfully test-fired India’s first electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic engine?
[A] Dhruva Space
[B] Agnikul
[C] Skyroot Aerospace
[D] Digantra

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10. What is the name of the next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft being developed in India?
[A] E-Surya
[B] E-Hansa
[C] E-Vikrant
[D] E-Akash

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