Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 178 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Science & Technology Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 4, 2020.
21. Which Indian state uses robots to spread awareness on COVID-19 among the public?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala has launched an initiative to use robots for creating awareness on COVID-19 among the public. Two robots have been built by a start-up in Kerala called Asimov Robotics, under the Kerala Start-up Mission, an initiative by the state government to promote start-up firms.
One wears a mask and distributes hand sanitisers, napkins, and masks to people while the other robot responds to queries. They are deployed in Kochi on a pilot basis.
22. The Scientists of which institution have developed a chemical-free hand sanitiser in India?
[A] Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
[B] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
[C] National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
[D] Agharkar Research Institute
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Correct Answer: A [Council of Scientific & Industrial Research ]
Notes:
The scientists at Himachal Pradesh based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research -Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) have developed a chemical-free hand sanitiser in India.
Due to the increasing demand for sanitisers amid the corona virus scare, many companies manufacture fake products. Hence the Scientists have developed this product with the natural constituents and alcohol content as per the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Another firm is to commercially produce this sanitiser as per a new agreement.
23. Which famous application introduced a unique feed named ‘Discover’, which lets users report negative content and provides customised articles?
[A] Google
[B] Facebook
[C] Twitter
[D] LinkedIn
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Correct Answer: A [Google]
Notes:
Technological Major Google introduced a unique feed named ‘Discover’ which provides curated articles to Google Pixel and Google app users based on their interests.
In its latest update to the app, this new feature has been introduced which enables the users to report misleading articles on the ‘Discover’ feed. Users can now report misleading content as various categories which includes violent, misleading, abusive and others.
24. The companies in the digital industry have decide to temporarily offer SD content instead of HD and ultra-HD streaming. What does SD stand for?
[A] Standard Domain
[B] Simplified Domain
[C] Standard Definition
[D] Simplified Definition
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Correct Answer: C [Standard Definition]
Notes:
The companies in the digital industry have decide to temporarily offer SD (Standard Definition) content instead of HD (High Definition) and ultra-HD streaming.
By Standard Definition, the bitrates of the streaming will not be higher than 480p on cellular networks until 14th April. As a higher number of people are staying at home during the nation-wide lockdown, there is an extra-ordinary surge in the consumption of mobile internet. This step would ensure that the cellular network remains robust.
25. As per a recently conducted online survey among the IT professionals, which city was the most preferred city to work for?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
According to a recent online survey conducted by the technology community website owned by Times Internet-TechGig, most IT professionals prefer Bengaluru as the best city to work for.
Bengaluru has been voted by over 40 per cent of the professionals, mainly for the high living standards, highest appraisal and career growth opportunities it provide. While Hyderabad and Pune secured the second and third spots respectively, Delhi-NCR secured the least votes among the chart.
26. IIT-Ropar has developed a technology to sanitise groceries and currency notes from Covid-19. In which state is the institution located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Ropar has developed a technology to sanitise groceries and currency notes from Covid-19. IIT-Ropar is located in the state of Punjab.
The team has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology. The device has to be placed at doorsteps and all items brought from outside including grocery and currency notes have to be placed inside it. It takes 30 minutes to sanitise the items.
27. Which Public Sector Undertaking of India partnered with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh and developed a remote monitoring system for COVID-19?
[A] Bharat Electronics Limited
[B] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[D] Electronics Corporation of India Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Notes:
Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Bharat Electronics Ltd has partnered with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh and developed a remote monitoring system for COVID-19.
This newly developed system reduced the need for personal protective equipment as it uses non-invasive sensors to measure the main parameters of a COVID-19 suspected patient including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
28. Apple recently partnered with which company to develop a technology solution for Contact Tracing activity?
[A] Microsoft
[B] IBM
[C] Google
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: C [Google]
Notes:
Technology giants Apple and Google recently announced a joint initiative to develop a technology solution for Contact Tracing activity, which will help the governments and health agencies to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The system which will use the Bluetooth technology, will identify people who are in contact with an infected person and provide alert message to the user. The companies also clarified that the system will be developed without compromising the privacy of the user.
29. Which technological company has launched a Braille keyboard called ‘TalkBack’, for assisting the visually challenged users?
[A] Google
[B] Apple
[C] Xiaomi
[D] Nokia
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Correct Answer: A [Google]
Notes:
Google has recently announced that it has launched a Braille keyboard named ‘TalkBack’, for assisting the visually challenged users.
This new type of keyboard is integrated directly into its Android operating system and the visually challenged users can use the keyboard easily without having to install any extra hardware. The keyboard uses a six-key layout, wherein each key represents one among the six Braille dots.
30. The ‘COVID-19 Sample Collection Kiosk’ (COVSACK), which was seen in news recently, was developed by the laboratory of which institution?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Defence Research and Development Organisation]
Notes:
Hyderabad-based Defence Research and Development Laboratory of DRDO has recently developed ‘COVID-19 Sample Collection Kiosk’ (COVSACK), to fight the coronavirus.
The kiosk which has an automatic disinfecting feature, has been developed in association with the doctors of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in Hyderabad. The kiosk enables the healthcare workers to take coronavirus samples from suspected infected patients without frequently changing PPEs.
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