Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
31. Which is the first country to successfully land on the South Pole of the Moon?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India became the fourth country to successfully land on the moon as the Chandrayaan-3’s lander module.
ISRO’s ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module (LM) touched down on the lunar surface. This makes it only the fourth country to accomplish the feat, and first to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth’s only natural satellite.
32. As per the data recently released by ISRO, what is the highest temperature recorded on the lunar surface in Chandrayaan mission?
[A] 20 degree centigrade
[B] 40 degree centigrade
[C] 50 degree centigrade
[D] 70 degree centigrade
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Correct Answer: D [70 degree centigrade]
Notes:
ISRO released a graph of the temperature variation on the lunar surface. The 70 degree centigrade recorded is higher than what was expected.
The Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander measured the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole. ChaSTE payload was developed by a team led by the Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in collaboration with Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad.
33. Which state/UT inaugurated India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) school?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) school called as Santhigiri Vidyabhavan in Kerala’s capital city, Thiruvananthapuram.
The AI school is a result of a collaboration between iLearning Engines (ILE) USA and Vedhik eSchool.
34. What is the name an enormous cosmic bubble packed with galaxies, recently discovered by Astronomers?
[A] Bubble of galaxies
[B] Great Bearing
[C] Great Dipper
[D] Cosmos Interference
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Correct Answer: A [Bubble of galaxies]
Notes:
Astronomers recently discovered “Bubble of galaxies” an enormous cosmic bubble packed with galaxies that stretches nearly 1 billion light-years across and located within our galactic neighborhood. It is estimated to be located just 820 million light years from our galaxy.
Within this vast bubble, called “Ho’oleilana,” lies the Bootes supercluster of galaxies, surrounded by an expansive void known as “the Great Nothing.”
35. Which institution has developed a new Approach for Early Detection and Treatment of Lung and Cervical Cancer?
[A] IIT- Madras
[B] IISc- Bengaluru
[C] IIT- Delhi
[D] IIT- Kharagpur
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Correct Answer: B [IISc- Bengaluru]
Notes:
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a groundbreaking approach for cancer treatment with the potential for early detection and the targeted elimination of lung and cervical cancer cells.
India is projected to witness approximately 29.8 million cancer cases by 2025, particularly in North and northeast regions.
36. As per a recent discovery, Earth’s High-Energy Electrons may contribute to water formation in which body?
[A] Moon
[B] Mars
[C] Mercury
[D] Sun
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Correct Answer: A [Moon]
Notes:
Scientists analyzing data from India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have made a discovery that high-energy electrons from Earth’s plasma sheet may play a role in forming water on the Moon’s surface.
Researchers from the University of Hawai’i found that these electrons are contributing to weathering processes on the Moon, breaking down rocks and minerals. This discovery could shed light on the origin of lunar water.
37. Which tech giant has developed an AI-powered coding assistant named ‘Studio Bot’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Intel
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Studio Bot is an AI-powered coding assistant for Android development, launched by Google. It has recently been rolled out in more than 170 countries and territories.
The Bot is powered by artificial intelligence and can understand natural language, so that one can ask development questions in plain English. Studio Bot can help Android developers generate code, find relevant resources, learn best practices, and save time.
38. Which country launched ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] UAE
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [UAE]
Notes:
UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council, has officially launched a guide titled ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’
The launch took place on the opening day of the 21st Arab Media Forum in Dubai.
39. Which institution recently revealed ‘Antimatter’s Response to Gravity’?
[A] European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)
[B] Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
[C] Harvard University
[D] Max Planck Society
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Correct Answer: A [European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)]
Notes:
Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an experiment with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behavior of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.
Despite the expected equal production of matter and antimatter during the Big Bang, very little antimatter exists, and the two are incompatible, leading to annihilation upon contact.
40. Which Indian space start-up developed the ‘Vikram-1 rocket’?
[A] Dhruv Aerospace
[B] Skyroot Aerospace
[C] Pixxel Aerospace
[D] Bharat Space
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Correct Answer: B [Skyroot Aerospace]
Notes:
Skyroot Aerospace, a space start-up, revealed its domestically developed Vikram-1 rocket recently. This rocket is expected to commence satellite delivery missions to low Earth orbit in the early part of next year.
Vikram-1 is designed as a multi-stage launch vehicle with the capability to transport payloads of approximately 300 kg to Low Earth Orbit.
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