Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 348 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Science & Technology Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till January 18, 2021.
31. What is the abbreviation of ‘HPV’, that was mentioned by the WHO and UNICEF, in their caution about decline in vaccination?
[A] Human Papillomavirus
[B] Human Prostate virus
[C] Hetero Papillomavirus
[D] Hetero Pertussis Virus
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Correct Answer: A [Human Papillomavirus]
Notes:
The World Health Organization and UNICEF has warned about the huge decline in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines around the world.
Due to the disruptions in the immunization services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this dip has been observed. The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines to be sent to 106 countries are in the verge of lapsing. The number of children completing 3 doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) also reduced for the first, in the last 28 years.
32. What is the name of the Medical Bed Isolation System developed by the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)?
[A] Aashray
[B] Arjun
[C] Abhimanyu
[D] Aarya
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Correct Answer: A [Aashray ]
Notes:
Pune based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed a Medical Bed Isolation System named Aashray, to fight COVID-19.
The system has individual envelopes made up of specialized material that stops the virus spread from patient to others. It consists of negative pressure suction near exhale and tools to filter and disinfect aerosol. The portable and reusable system can be used in quarantine facilities.
33. Which organisation is to have India’s largest incubation ecosystem with 21 centres of excellence?
[A] Software Technology Parks of India
[B] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
[C] Education and Research Network
[D] National Informatics Centre
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Correct Answer: A [Software Technology Parks of India]
Notes:
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to have the largest ecosystem of incubation ecosystem in the country, in a year by setting up 21 centres of excellence.
The proposed 21 centres of excellence (CoEs) will incubate new technologies in various sectors. Out of the 21 CoEs, 12 of them are already operational. Three centres are related to Agriculture and one more is proposed to be launched.
34. Scientists of which organization have discovered UV rays originating from a galaxy named AUDFs01?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] IUCAA
[D] European Space Agency
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Correct Answer: C [IUCAA]
Notes:
A team of scientists of Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune has discovered Ultra Violet light originating from a galaxy named AUDFs01 which is 9.3 billion light years away from Earth.
The UV light was detected by India’s first multi wavelength satellite “Astrosat”. This discovery was made by the team of scientists, led by Dr Kanak Saha.
35. What is the abbreviation of SSD disease, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Sandalwood Spike Disease
[B] Sunflower Spike Disease
[C] Shoe flower Straight Disease
[D] Sweet potato Disease
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Correct Answer: A [Sandalwood Spike Disease]
Notes:
As per a recent study conducted by the Bengaluru-based Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST), the Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD) has returned.
The sandalwood trees of the country, especially of Karnataka, are heavily infected with SSD and facing a great threat. At present, there is no option but to cut down and remove the infected tree, to prevent the spread of the disease.
36. Which organization in India conducts the Sero survey?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] ICMR
[D] ICAR
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Correct Answer: C [ICMR]
Notes:
The (Indian Council of Medical Research) ICMR’s second sero-survey findings state that one in 15 individuals aged 10 years and above were estimated to be exposed to corona virus infection.
It shows that, there is a large section of population still susceptible to COVID-19. The report has also stated that containment and behavioural change among the people have effectively checked the potential spread of Covid 19.
37. Which technology company has renamed its business software package as ‘Workspace’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] IBM
[D] Zoho
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology Major Google has recently announced Google Workspace as the new name for its package of business tools.
The package including email and document editing was earlier known by the G Suite brand, which was introduced in 2016. Google has also launched some new features including integration of video chat with co-workers among others.
38. Which company has been awarded the contract by NASA for deploying 4G network on Moon?
[A] Airtel
[B] Nokia
[C] Intel
[D] Vodafone
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Correct Answer: B [Nokia]
Notes:
The US space agency NASA has awarded a contract to Nokia for deploying 4G network on Moon. The proposed communication system in moon would be used for lunar surface communications at greater distances.
This is a part of USD 370 million worth of contracts signed under NASA’s “Tipping Point” selections, aimed at advanced space research and exploration.
39. Which space craft of NASA would make an attempt to collect samples from asteroid Bennu?
[A] Challenger
[B] Mars Rover
[C] Osiris Rex
[D] Navigator
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Correct Answer: C [Osiris Rex]
Notes:
The NASA’s space craft named Osiris Rex would make an attempt to collect samples from asteroid Bennu. After circling the ancient asteroid for more than two years, the space craft would make an attempt to descent on the asteroid for sample collection.
Osiris Rex mission was launched by NASA in 2018 to explore and study the asteroid Bennu. Its goal is to collect samples from the asteroid and return back to earth. The Asteroid is located hundreds of millions of miles away from earth.
40. NITI Aayog has established a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center with which technology major?
[A] Intel
[B] Microsoft
[C] Amazon
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: C [Amazon]
Notes:
India’s think tank NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) has stablished a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This aims to address societal challenges through digital innovation.
This is the first Cloud Innovation Center of Amazon in India and twelfth around the world.
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