Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 267 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Science & Technology Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till October 22, 2020.
41. Who is the head of the new forum on Artificial Intelligence set up by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
[A] Sandip Patel
[B] Cyrus Mistry
[C] Rekha Menon
[D] Ramkumar Ramamoorthy
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Correct Answer: A [Sandip Patel]
Notes:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recently announced that it has established a new forum on Artificial Intelligence chaired by Sandip Patel.
Sandip Patel is the Managing Director of India/South Asia region of IBM. The CII AI Forum will focus on building a strong AI ecosystem in India. It also seeks to generate awareness at grassroot level and reskill the Indian workforce in emerging technologies.
42. Researchers of which organization have developed Diagnostic therapy drug candidate for lung cancer?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] JNCASR
[D] ICMR
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Correct Answer: C [JNCASR]
Notes:
Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a theragnostic (diagnostic therapy) drug candidate for lung cancer.
JNCASR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Lung cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer related death and is tough to detect at early stages thereby making it difficult to treat.
43. As per a recent study, which Vitamin supplement could decrease Covid-19 admission rate in ICU?
[A] Vitamin B12
[B] Vitamin D
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin B6
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin D]
Notes:
A new study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has found that Vitamin D supplements can decrease the rate of ICU admissions due to Covid-19.
The vitamin is found to be stimulating immune responses against various diseases including the novel coronavirus. The study was conducted on 76 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain. The patients who received the supplement were discharged without complications.
44. Which technology company has launched a campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google India has recently announced the launch of its nationwide campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’.
It aims to help support small businesses and enhance demand through customer support. It encourages people to buy locally and promote their favourite retailers by posting reviews. This new programme is based on feedback from Small and Medium Businesses.
45. 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.
46. Which firm has developed R-Green Kit for diagnosis of COVID-19 infection in 2 hours?
[A] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
[C] Reliance Life Sciences
[D] Tata Institute of Fundamental Sciences
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Correct Answer: C [Reliance Life Sciences]
Notes:
Reliance Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance India Limited has developed a Real Time PCR kit named R-Green Kit. The kit can be used for diagnosis of COVID-19 infection in about 2 hours.
At present, the PCR kits used in India takes about 24 hours to diagnose the infection. The R Green Kit developed by Reliance has been validated by ICMR for its performance.
47. Which fin-tech company is to organize a dedicated ‘App Developers’ Conference’?
[A] Phone Pe
[B] BharatPe
[C] PayTm
[D] Razorpay
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Correct Answer: C [PayTm]
Notes:
Paytm is organising a dedicated App Developers’ conference, to attract indigenous app developers on its newly-launched mini app store.
This is seen as a battle against the monopoly of Google in the app store segment and the issue of transaction fee on in-app purchases. Start-ups and technology companies would join this conference to showcase their mini-apps.
48. Which technology company is to set up a Centre of excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) with GeM?
[A] Microsoft
[B] IBM
[C] Apple
[D] Infosys
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Correct Answer: B [IBM]
Notes:
Global technology company IBM will set up an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
The CoE aims to bring in transparency, efficiency and cost saving in the public procurement process. The CEO of IBM announced this during his address at the RAISE 2020 AI summit. The company is working with the Karnataka state and NITI Aayog in precision agriculture solutions using AI.
49. 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.
50. 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.
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