Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

11. What is the primary reservoir of the Rocahepevirus ratti strain of hepatitis E virus (HEV), recently in news?
[A] Pigs
[B] Rats
[C] Mosquitoes
[D] Birds

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12. Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, recently in news, is associated with which space organization?

[A] ISRO
[B] CNSA
[C] NASA
[D] ESA

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13. Scientists have recently detected the gases carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on which moon of Pluto?
[A] Charon
[B] Nix
[C] Hydra
[D] Kerberos

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14. Which chronic health issue is strongly associated with high dietary intake of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)?
[A] Heart disease
[B] Osteoporosis
[C] Hypertension
[D] Diabetes

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15. Which virus has recently emerged in Rwanda with a high fatality rate?
[A] Mpox
[B] Marburg
[C] Ebola
[D] Japanese encephalitis

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16. What kind of disease is Congo Fever, recently reported in Rajasthan?
[A] Viral
[B] Bacterial
[C] Fungul
[D] Parasitic

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17. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved “Cobenfy” drug for the treatment of which disorder?
[A] Brain aneurysm
[B] Schizophrenia
[C] Dementia
[D] Epilepsy

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18. What technology was used to detect the lost Mayan city hidden in the Mexican forest?
[A] GPS
[B] LiDAR
[C] Sonar
[D] MRI

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19. What is the theme for the World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024?
[A] Educate. Advocate. Act now
[B] Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together
[C] Change Can’t Wait
[D] Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance

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20. What kind of disease is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), that was recently seen in news?
[A] Skin disease
[B] Cardiovascular disease
[C] Brain disorder
[D] Respiratory disease

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