Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
1. What is the name of the oscillations that are amplitude-modulated structured narrow-band signals?
[A] Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations
[B] Geomagnetic Pc1 gold oscillations
[C] Geomagnetic Pc1 silver oscillations
[D] Geomagnetic Pc1 diamond oscillations
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Correct Answer: A [Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations ]
Notes:
Recently, NTPC Ltd. and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) signed a Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement to collaborate on the development of Nuclear Power Projects.
The initial plan for the JV company is to focus on two projects, Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project 2×700 MW and Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project 4×700 MW, which are part of the fleet mode nuclear projects.
2. Which space agency has developed the ‘Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS)’?
[A] ISRO
[B] JAXA
[C] NASA
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: C [NASA]
Notes:
Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) is a snake-like robot that is developed by NASA. It will examine the surface of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, and study its icy features.
EELS uses a rotating propulsion unit that act as tracks, gripping mechanisms and propeller units underwater.
3. ‘E-retrofitment’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Culture
[B] Electric Mobility
[C] Finance
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Electric Mobility]
Notes:
E-retrofitment is the process of converting a conventional vehicle into an EV by replacing internal combustion engine with the electric powertrain.
It is expected play a major role in India’s transition to electric mobility. The Indian government has set an ambitious target of 30 per cent sales penetration of electric passenger cars by 2030.
4. ‘AT2021lwx’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Computer Hardware
[B] Astronomy
[C] Finance
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Astronomy]
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AT2021lwx is the largest cosmic explosion to be ever observed. It was observed by a group of astronomers led by the University of Southampton.
The explosion is said to be ten times brighter than any known supernova, the explosions that occur as massive stars die.
5. The world’s first integrated machine for manufacturing blood collection tubes- ‘Husky –Ichor’ has been set up in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
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Husky –Ichor is the world’s first integrated machine for manufacturing blood collection tubes. It was set up recently by Angamaly-based CML Biotech Ltd.
The machine is manufactured by Canada-based Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection moulds and moulding machines.
6. The Asteroid Belt is situated between which planets?
[A] Mars and Jupiter
[B] Jupiter and Saturn
[C] Saturn and Neptune
[D] Mercury and Venus
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Correct Answer: A [Mars and Jupiter]
Notes:
Comet Read is the main belt comet that is found in the main asteroid belt but has a halo or coma and a tail like a comet. It is one of the three comets used to establish the category of main belt comets.
James Webb Space Telescope’s finding is intriguing because this is the first-time water has been found in the main asteroid belt, which is located between Mars and Jupiter.
7. What is the name of the central programme launched to promote artificial intelligence in India and beyond?
[A] BharatAI
[B] INDIAai
[C] BHIMai
[D] VIKASai
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Correct Answer: B [INDIAai]
Notes:
INDIAai is a central programme launched to promote artificial intelligence in India and beyond. The National AI Portal of India is a joint venture by MEITY, NEGD and NASSCOM.
Seven working groups set up under INDIAai are expected to submit their recommendations for a comprehensive framework governing various facets of AI in the near future.
8. Which super-computer was ranked at 75th position at Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?
[A] ARJUN
[B] AIRAWAT
[C] ANANYA
[D] AVIGHNA
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Correct Answer: B [AIRAWAT]
Notes:
AIRAWAT is an AI supercomputer in the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. It is India’s largest and fastest AI supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops.
It was ranked at 75th position in the world by the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List. The supercomputer has been installed this year.
9. What is Mihir, located in the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)?
[A] Telescope
[B] Super computer
[C] Hygrometer
[D] Anemometers
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Correct Answer: B [Super computer]
Notes:Mihir is a 2.8 petaflop supercomputer in the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF).
Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju visited NCMRWF recently. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, is home to ‘Pratyush’, a 4.0 petaflop supercomputer.
10. PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search spectrograph (PARAS) Telescope is in which place?
[A] Nainital
[B] Guwahati
[C] Mount Abu
[D] Mahendragiri
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Correct Answer: C [Mount Abu]
Notes:
A new Jupiter-size exoplanet ‘TOI 4603b’ with the highest density known till this date and mass 13 times than that of Jupiter, has been discovered by an international team of scientists
ISRO says the discovery of this exoplanet has been made using the indigenously made PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search spectrograph (PARAS) at the 1.2 m telescope of PRL at its Gurushikhar Observatory in Mount Abu.
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