Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

January Consider the following statements about

Consider the following statements Internet of Things (IoT):
regarding GSLV Mark III: 1. This is network of physical objects that
1. It is a four-stage heavy lift launch vehicle are embedded with other devices and
developed by ISRO systems with or without internet.
2. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons 2. Testing and certification of devices prior
located on either side of its core liquid to sale, import or use in India is mandatory
booster under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment)
3. It is designed to carry 10 ton class of Rules, 2017.
satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer 3. End to end encryption in IoT devices is
Orbit (GTO). ensured by implementation of Security by
Which of the statements given above is/are design principle.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the follwoing statements With reference to the ‘Dark genome’

regarding bacteriophages: consider the following statements:
1. Bacteriophages are bacteria that infect 1. It is DNA outside of the regions
the virus. conventionally defined as genes.
2. It can be used to tackle Antimicrobial 2. They are proteins for which there is
resistance (AMR). minimal knowledge on biological function
Which of the statements given above is/are and limited tools for their analysis.
correct? 3. It has capacity to adversely affect the
(a) 1 only precision medicine initiative.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Electric Vehicles (EVs) operates on an (d) 1, 2 and 3
internal-combustion engine.
2. Nickel metal hydride batteries have a
greater longevity than lithium-ion batteries.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements about Select the correct answer using the code
Indian Space Research Organisation’s ‘Small given below.
Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)’: (a) 2 and 3 only
1. It is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
at ISRO. (c) 1 and 4 only
2. It aims to cater to the market for the (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
launch of small satellites into Earth’s
Geosynchronous Orbit. Consider the following pairs:
3. Antrix Corporation will be responsible for Missile
Country
providing end-to-end SSLV Launch services systems
for customer satellites. 1. Tomahawk : USA
4. It has multiple satellite mounting options 2. Sea Breaker : Russia
for nano, micro and small satellites. 3. P-800 Oniks : Isreal
Which of the statements given above are 4. HD-1 : China
correct? Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(a) 1 and 3 only matched?
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
Drugs Controller General of India has
recently granted ‘conditional market Consider the following statements about
authorization’ of Covaxin and Covishield aircraft carriers:
vaccines for the country's adult population. 1. Currently India operates two aircraft
What does that mean regarding availability carrier INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
of these vaccines? 2. INS Vikrant aircraft carrier has an
1. Private hospitals and private clinics can indigenous content of more than two-third.
procure them. 3. Apart from India, only US, UK and Russia
2. They will be available in regular have the capability to build aircraft carriers.
pharmacies. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following effects can happen

as a consequence of ‘Solar flares’?
1. Blackout in radio transmissions
2. Coronal Mass Ejection
3. Occurrence of Auroras
4. Disruption in power distribution stations
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Consider the following statements about Consider the following statements

Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile regarding the Quantum Frontier mission:
(MPATGM): 1. It aims to initiate work in the
1. It is indigenously developed low weight understanding and control of quantum
and fire and forget anti-tank missile. mechanical systems.
2. It is integrated with thermal sight and 2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science
infrared imaging seeker for control and and Technology.
guidance. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
‘Co-location facilities’, recently seen in news,
February are:
(a) Refugee shelters
Recently, National Strategy on Additive (b) Data Centres
Manufacturing was released by (c) Petroleum reserves
(a) Prime Minister's Science, Technology and (d) Skill Development Centres
Innovation Advisory Council
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology Consider the following statements about
(c) Ministry of Electronics & Information ‘Stem cell transplant’ (SCT):
Technology 1. It is also called bone marrow transplant.
(d) NITI Aayog 2. It is a procedure in which a patient
receives healthy stem cells to replace
damaged stem cells.
Quantum Communication is based on to the Which of the statements given above is/are
two key principles of quantum physics- correct?
Superposition & Entanglement. Consider (a) 1 only
the following statements in this regard: (b) 2 only
1. Superposition means that each qubit can (c) Both 1 and 2
represent both 1 and 0 at the same time. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Entanglement means that qubits in
superposition can be correlated with each
other.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements: Consider the following statements about

1. In India, Stem cells and their derivatives ‘Indian Neutrino Observatory’ (INO):
do not fall under definition of ‘Drug’ 1. It is a multi-institutional effort aimed at
2. Treatment using Stem cell transplant’ building a world-class underground
(SCT) is completely prohibited in India. laboratory for studying neutrinos.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is jointly funded by the Department of
correct? Atomic Energy and the Department of
(a) 1 only Science and Technology.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Nuclear fusion is the process where single (d) None of the above
heavy nucleus is split into multiple light
nuclei releasing vast amounts of energy. Which of the following statements is not
2. Fusion reactors produce very high activity correct with reference to ‘Neutrinos’?
and long-lived radioactive waste. (a) Sun produces neutrinos copiously due to
3. International Thermonuclear Experimental nuclear fusion.
Reactor (ITER) is a fusion research mega- (b) They interact with matter via the weak
project which is also supported by India. force.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) They are positively charged elementary
correct? particles.
(a) 1 only (d) They provide a tool to study the
(b) 2 and 3 only structure of nucleons.
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which among the following are the
potential applications of ‘Synthetic Biology’:
Consider the following statements 1. Food Fortification
regarding the Chandrayaan-3: 2. Biofuels
1. Chandrayaan-3 is meant to demonstrate 3. Bioremediation
lunar landing and roving capability. Select the correct answer using the code
2. It is also planned to perform an in-situ given below.
experiment of surface and sub-surface (a) 1 and 2 only
measurements of temperature. (b) 2 only
3. Chandrayaan-3 will carry only a modified (c) 3 only
lander and rover. (d) All of the above
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about (a) 1 only

Science and Engineering Research Board (b) 1 and 2 only
(SERB): (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a statutory body established for (d) 1, 2 and 3
promoting basic research in science and
engineering. ‘Ramanujan Prize’, recently seen in news, is
2. It does not provide any financial awarded for outstanding work in the field
assistance to persons engaged in research. of:
3. Accelerate Vigyan is scheme launched by (a) Astrophysics
SERB. (b) Marine Biology
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Mathematical Science
correct? (d) Economics
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only Consider the following pairs:
(c) 2 and 3 only Satellites Functions
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Studying of
1. EOS-01 : Sun’s
Consider the following statements about photosphere
National Supercomputing Mission (NSM): Mapping
1. The mission envisaged to form a vegetation
Supercomputing grid to enhance the 2. INS-2DT :
and thermal
research capabilities. inertia
2. It is implemented by Centre for Studying
Development of Advanced Computing and Sun’s coronal
Indian Institute of Science (IISc). 3. InspireSat-1 :
heating
3. Param Pravega is the first supercomputer process
commissioned in India under the mission. Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements

regarding Graphene:
1. Graphene is the thinnest and strongest
material in the world.
2. It is two-dimensional form of crystalline
carbon.
3. It has high electrical conductivity and is
highly reactive.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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With reference to recently launched two (a) 1 and 2 only

small satellites by ISRO, consider the (b) 1 and 3 only
following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. InspireSat-1 satellite has a thermal (d) 1, 2 and 3
imaging camera to assess land and water
surface temperatures and map vegetation. Consider the following statements about
2. INS-2DT satellite is to study Sun’s coronal ‘Bone Ossification Test’:
heating process. 1. It is an age determination test of a person
Which of the statements given above is/are on the basis of assessment of the bony
correct? framework.
(a) 1 only 2. The test is required to determine the age
(b) 2 only in order to fix the criminal liabilities.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding the Parker Solar Probe (PSP): (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is first spacecraft which has flown
through the Sun’s corona to study the Sun. Consider the following statements about
2. It uses Earths’ gravity to gradually bring ‘Poliomyelitis’ (polio):
its orbit closer to the Sun. 1. It is a highly infectious viral disease that
3. It was launched by Indian Space Research largely affects children under the age of 5
Organisation (ISRO). years.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is transmitted by person-to-person
correct? mainly through the mosquitoes.
(a) 1 only 3. At present only Wild poliovirus (WPV)
(b) 1 and 2 only type 3 is prevalent in the world.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Geomagnetic storm occurs when there is (d) 1 and 3 only
exchange of energy from the solar wind into
the space environment surrounding the
planet.
2. Solar flares are sudden explosion of
energy caused by reorganizing of magnetic
field lines near sunspots.
3. Sunspots are dark and hottest regions of
Sun’s surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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Consider the following statements about (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Lassa fever:
1. It is zoonotic disease caused by Lassa Consider the following statements about
virus. ‘Health Star Rating’:
2. It is endemic in parts of South East Asia. 1. It is a star rating system by FSSAI for
3. It spreads through Infected rats and also packaged foods.
through contact with a sick person’s body 2. Packaged foods will display the number
fluid. of stars depending upon the amount of salt,
Which of the statements given above is/are sugar and fat.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Consider the following statements
regarding rare disorders: As per provisions of IT Act, 2000, which of
1. Acromegaly requires patients’ the following serves as national agency for
management of pain and orthopedic responding to cyber security incidents in
procedures. India?
2. Fairbank’s disease is caused by excessive (a) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
secretion of growth hormone from tumour (b) National Cyber Coordination Centre
in the pituitary gland. (c) Indian Computer Emergency Response
Which of the statements given above is/are Team
correct? (d) National Critical Information
(a) 1 only Infrastructure Protection Centre
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 March
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
A.K. Bhargava Committee was appointed by
Which of the following is correct regarding the Union Government to make
the ‘Havana Syndrome’ sometimes seen in recommendations on
the news: (a) climage change mitigation strategies
1. A mysterious illness that afflicted (b) doubling farmers' income
hundreds of United States diplomats and (c) net neutrality
intelligence officials worldwide. (d) principles of trade negotiations with
2. It spreads through Infected rats, rarely other countries
spreading via direct contact with a sick
person’s body fluids.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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Consider the following statements with (d) Neither 1 nor 2

respect to NETRA project:
1. It was launched by ISRO.
2. Under the NETRA project, ISRO is building
up its orbital debris tracking capability by
deploying new radars and optical
telescopes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Kessler Syndrome’ recently seen in the news
refers to:
(a) Anomalous growth of glaciers in the
central Karakoram, in contrast to the retreat
of glaciers in other nearby mountain ranges
of Himalayas.
(b) A phenomenon in which the amount of
junk in orbit around Earth reaches a point
where it just creates more and more space
debris.
(c) Anxiety and insomnia which can also lead
to disturbance in memory transmitters in
the brain among people who have
recovered from COVID-19 infections.
(d) None of the Above
Consider the following statements:
1. Nucleases are enzymes that degrade
nucleic acids.
2. They are essential in living organisms for
their several DNA repair aspects.
3. If there are defects in certain nucleases, it
can cause immunodeficiency or genetic
instability.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The terms Site Directed Nuclease (SDN)1,
SDN 2 are frequently seen in news. They are
related to
(a) nuclear power generation
(b) genome editing
(c) technology to mitigate vehicular
pollution
(d) nuclear disarmament

Consider the following statements with

respect to Global initatives by Space
agencies to tackle Space debris:
1. The 'Remove Debris' satellite was
launched by the Britain.
2. Japan's space agency - JAXA has
launched a six-month demonstration project
with Astroscale for the world's first debris
removal mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forest (b) 1 and 2 only

and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued an
order exempting certain types of genomes
edited crops from the stringent regulations
applicable on GM crops. In this context,
consider the following statements:
1. MoEFCC exempted Site directed nuclease
(SDN)1 and SDN2 genome edited plants
from certain rules of the Environment
Protect Act (EPA).
2. Under the notification, SDN1/SDN2
category plants will be allowed without
regulation at the Genetic Engineering
Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following terms are related
Genome editing Technologies?
1. CRISPR-Cas9
2. Zinc finger nuclease
3. TALENs
Select the correct answer using code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
1. Argon is an inert, colorless, odorless
element and a noble gas.
2. Argon-40 is isotope of Argon that
originates from the radioactive
disintegration of Uranium 235.
3. Recently, Chandrayaan-2 observed
distribution of Argon-40 in Moon’s
atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about
‘GSAT 7 series satellites’:
1. These are advanced geosynchronous
transfer orbit (GTO) satellites developed by
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2. It aims to meet the communication needs
of the defence services.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above

Consider the following statements about

Chandrayaan-2 mission:
1. It is an Indian lunar mission to explore the
south pole of Moon.
2. Its lander is Vikram and rover is Pragyan.
3. It is launched by Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV) in 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
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Consider the following statements about (c) 1 and 3 only

‘ExoMars’: (d) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a mission by European Space Agency.
2. It aims to address the question whether Consider the following statements about
life has ever existed on Mars. ‘Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems’
Which of the statements given above is/are (MANPADS):
correct? 1. It is a short-rangeand portable surface-to-
(a) 1 only air missiles.
(b) 2 only 2. It can be shoulder-fired launched from
(c) Both 1 and 2 atop a ground-vehicle.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the following statements is/are (a) 1 only
correct in the context of Thermobaric (b) 2 only
weapons? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. They use oxygen from the air for a large, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
high-temperature blast.
2. They cause significantly greater
devastation than a conventional bomb of Consider the following statements about
comparable size. ‘Kamikaze drones’:
3. Their use is prohibited under the Geneva 1. They are small unmanned aircraft that are
Convention. packed with explosives.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. These are also called Switchblade drones
given below. as their bladelike wings spring out on
(a) 1 and 2 only launch.
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements in the (c) Both 1 and 2
context of Cluster munitions: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. These are non-precision weapons that
injure or kill human beings indiscriminately
over a large area.
2. They can be dropped from an aircraft or
launched in a projectile, scattering many
bomblets as it travels.
3. India has cluster munitions delivered by
ground-launched artillery projectiles,
rockets, and missiles.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
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Consider the following statements: 1. It is caused by bacterium -

1. Kavach is the indigenously developed Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
train collision avoidance system. 2. It is a communicable disease and can be
2. It uses infrared range of frequencies for spread from person to person through the
communication. air.
3. It automatically applies suddenbrakes, 3. India has set a target to eliminate TB by
also shift speeds automatically to the year 2025.
permissible limits during curves and bridges. (a) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Consider the following statements
(d) 3 only Xenotransplantation:
1. It is procedure of transplantation,
The first and only centre of WHO ‘Global implantation, or infusion into a human
Centre of Traditional Medicine (GCTM)’ recipient of live cells, tissues, or organs from
across the globe will be established in: anonhuman animal source.
(a) Philippines 2. Pigs are increasingly used for
(b) India xenotransplantation, because pigs
(c) China areanatomically similar tohumans and are
(d) Nepal more tuned for genetic engineering.
Which of the statements given above is/are
With reference to Traditional medicine correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. It refers to health practices and spiritual (b) 2 only
therapies to treat, diagnose and prevent (c) Both 1 and 2
illnesses. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It composes of Ayurveda, Yoga,
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy
and Sowa Rigpa. April
3. Recently, cabinet has approved the The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health
establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Organisation (WHO) established the world’s
Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Gangtok, first and only Global Centre for Traditional
Sikkim. Medicine (GCTM) in:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Sikkim
correct? (b) Gujarat
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Tamil Nadu
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) Himachal Pradesh
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about

‘Tuberculosis (TB)’:
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Which of the following are the likely impacts Which of the statements given above is/are
of One Health Approach? correct?
1. Prevents outbreak of zoonatic diseases (a) 1 only
2. Improves food safety and security (b) 2 only
3. Reduces antibiotic resistant infections (c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Neither 1 nor 2
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 and 3 only ‘GAGAN’ (GPS Aided GEO Augmented
(c) 1 and 3 only Navigation):
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is developed by Airport Authority of
India and ISRO for India and neighbouring
countries in the equatorial region.
The Pilanesberg Resolution, 2001 and the 2. It is one among the only four Space-
Manhattan Principles are generally Based augmentation systems available in
associated with the world which also includes USA, Europe
(a) Environment protection and Japan.
(b) Protection of Human Rights Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Prevention of Pollution from Ships correct?
(d) One Health Approach (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding the Soild Fuel Ducted Ramjet (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(SFDR) Technology:
1. It is a missile propulsion system based on Earth observation satellites could be applied
solid fuelled air-breathing Ramjet Engine. for which of the following purposes?
2. It enables the missile to intercept aerial 1. Agriculture
threats at very long range at supersonic 2. Geology
speeds. 3. Hydrology
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only

Recently, which of the following state has

Consider the following statements: launched a spacetech framework, a first-of-
1. Unlike a Scramjet engine, ramjet engine its-kind attempt in the government sector?
operates efficiently at hypersonic speeds. (a) Tamil Nadu
2. Dual Mode Ramjet can efficiently operate (b) Maharashtra
both in subsonic and supersonic combustor (c) Gujarat
modes. (d) Telangana
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Consider the following statements about May

‘NASA’s Perseverance Rover’: With reference to the Guidelines for Safety
1. It is a astrobiology mission to collect and Assessment of Genome Edited Plants, 2022,
store soil samples on Mars for possible consider the following statements:
return to Earth. 1. The guidelines help in accelerating
2. It has captured the solar eclipse on Mars genetic improvement of crops through both
featuring Phobos, one of Mars' two moons. public and private sector research
Which of the statements given above is/are institutions
correct? 2. These guidelines are issued under the
(a) 1 only Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements about (c) Both 1 and 2
‘Genetically engineered mosquitoes’: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. These are an alternative to insecticides to
control insect populations. Consider the following statements
2. It was done to reduce the population of regarding Genetic Engineering Appraisal
wild Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Committee (GEAC):
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. GEAC is responsible for approval of
correct? proposals relating to release of genetically
(a) 1 only engineered organisms into the environment.
(b) 2 only 2. GM crops modified using Site-Directed
(c) Both 1 and 2 Nuclease technology are exempted from the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 approval of GEAC.
3. The GEAC shall have powers to take
punitive action under the Environment
According to Standard Model describing (Protection) Act 1986.
fundamental particles and their interactions, Which of the statements given above is/are
which of the following forces govern the correct?
behavior of matter? (a) 1 only
1. Electromagnetism (b) 1 and 2 only
2. Weak nuclear force (c) 2 and 3 only
3. Force of Gravity (d) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only Dusting, Coating and Extrusion technology
(b) 2 and 3 only recently seen in the news is related to
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Manufacturing of solar modules
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Sustainable mining
(c) Food fortification
(d) Coal gasification
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With reference to food fortification in India, Which of the following are the advantages
consider the following statements: of lithium battery?
1. Department of Food and Public 1. Stores more energy per unit of weight
Distribution is responsible for notifying the 2. Highly stable than other type of batteries
standards for fortified food 3. Low self-discharge
2. Entire cost of rice fortification under 4. Provides high voltage per battery
various schemes would be borne by Centre. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
Which of the following statements is/are 1. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a real
correct regarding the 5G technology? time encrypted connection over the Internet
1. 5G operates in 5 different spectrums. from a device to a network.
2. It can handle more simultaneous 2. In India, VPN providers are required to
connections at a time than current maintain customer information for at least
generation networks five years.
3. India’s 5G spectrum pricing is several Which of the statements given above is/are
times lower than global average. correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only Recently, a draft of National Data
Governance Framework Policy was released
Consider the following statements by
regarding Hyperloop Technology: (a) NITI Aayog
1. It can be used to transport goods and (b) Ministry of Electronics and Information
people at speed of up to 750 miles per Technology
hour. (c) Ministry of Science and Technology
2. It works on a technology that utilizes (d) Department of Administrative Reforms
magnetic levitation in high-pressure tubes. and Public Grievances
3. Hyperloop uses electric propulsion to
move pods through the tub.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statement regarding (b) 2 and 3 only

the National Data & Analytics Platform (c) 3 only
(NDAP): (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It aims to democratize access to Public
Government Data With reference to Monkeypox consider the
2. It was launched by NITI Aayog. following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is zoonotic disease caused by a Virus.
correct? 2. It is primarily transmitted to people
(a) 1 only through the bite of an infected mosquito.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
With reference to Scientific Social (c) Both 1 and 2
Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines, 2022, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
1. Every knowledge institution is mandated Intelligent Solutions for Road Safety
to prepare its implementation plan for through Technology and Engineering’
achieving its SSR goals and prepare its SSR (iRASTE) project is being implemented in
code of conduct. which of the following city?
2. Every knowledge worker is expected to (a) Bengaluru
contribute at least ten person-days in a year (b) Mumbai
towards SSR. (c) Nagpur
3. SSR activities and projects of a knowledge (d) Kolkata
institution can be outsourced.
Which of the statements given above is/are Consider the following statements
correct? regarding the PM-WANI scheme:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The scheme aims to elevate wireless
(b) 1 and 3 only internet connectivity in the country by
(c) 2 only provision of broadband through public wi-fi
(d) 1, 2 and 3 hotspot.
2. It was launched by Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology.
Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding the Sagittarius A*: correct?
1. It is the first ever black hole to be (a) 1 only
photographed. (b) 2 only
2. It is situated at the centre of the Milky (c) Both 1 and 2
Way. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The black hole was photographed using
the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Recently HS200 booster is tested (a) 1 only

successfully. In this context, consider the (b) 2 only
following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is the world’s second largest (d) Neither 1 nor 2
operational booster using solid propellants.
2. The booster are used in India’s human INS Nirdeshak’, recently seen in the news, is
spaceflight mission ‘Gaganyaan’. a/an:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Aircraft carrier
correct? (b) Amphibious warfare ship
(a) 1 only (c) Nuclear-powered submarine
(b) 2 only (d) Survey Vessel
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 June

With reference to New Space India Ltd

‘P 75I’ in the field of defence, is related to (NSIL) consider the following statements:
(a) Guided-missile destroyer 1. It was established as a Public Sector
(b) Submarine Enterprise under the administrative control
(c) Anti-tank guided missile of the Department of Science and
(d) Corvette Technology.
2. It is the commercial wing of the Indian
Recently, ‘CORPAT exercise’ was seen in Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
news. It is a bilateral naval exercise 3. It aims to enable Indian Industries to scale
between: up a high-technology manufacturing base
(a) India and Myanmar for space programmes through technology
(b) India and Sri Lanka transfer mechanisms.
(c) India and Bangladesh Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) India and Maldives correct?
(a) 1 only
Recently, ‘EX Bongosagar’ was seen in news. (b) 2 only
It is a bilateral naval exercise between: (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) India and Bangladesh (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) India and Maldives
(c) India and Sri Lanka Recently, a report, 'Harnessing Green
(d) India and Myanmar Hydrogen - Opportunities for Deep
Decarbonisation in India' was seen in the
Consider the following statements about news. It is released by:
‘INS Udaygiri’: (a) NITI Aayog
1. It is the frontline warships of the Indian (b) Ministry of Environment, Forests and
Navy. Climate Change
2. It is the second Stealth Frigate of P17A (c) Ministry of Power
class. (d) TERI
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point is
associated with
(a) Disaster management
(b) Food safety
(c) Artificial Intelligence
(d) Secure communication
Consider the following statements in the
context of Radio Access Network (RAN):
1. It provides the critical technology to
connect users to the mobile network over
radio waves.
2. It also acts as a bridge to access all the
key applications on the web.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following makes web 5.0
unique from the previous web versions?
(a) Allow users to communicate with servers
and other users leading to the creation of
the social web.
(b) Built leveraging the blockchain
technology, will be driven by Artificial
Intelligence and machine learning.
(c) It is based on fully mature semantic and
reasoning technologies.
(d) Applications able to interpret
information emotionally as well as logically.
Consider the following statements about
Liquid-Mirror Telescope (LMT):
1. India’s first liquid-mirror telescope is
located in Tamilnadu.
2. Rotating mirror made up of liquid
mercury is used to collect and focus light.
3. Its liquid mirror can be turned and
pointed in any direction to watch the sky.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
With reference to Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)
consider the following statements:
1. These are bright bursts of radio waves for
a longer time of a few days.
2. Their position in the sky cannot be easily
detected and determined.
3. They originate from a black hole and their
appearance is similar to gravitational waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements with
reference to ‘Artemis Accords’:
1. It is a U.S.-led multilateral agreement built
on broader principles of the 1967 Outer
Space Treaty.
2. It includes an array of principles designed
to promote peaceful uses of space.
3. France is the first country to sign this
accord.
Which of the statements given above
is/are NOT correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

The term ‘CAPSTONE’, recently seen in the With reference to Technology Development
news, is a/an: Fund (TDF) scheme, consider the following
(a) Antarctic ice shelf statements:
(b) CubeSat launched by NASA 1. It aims to promote self-reliance by
(c) Active volcano building indigenous state-of-the-art
(d) Russian drone systems for defense application.
2. The Scheme is executed by the Indian
With reference to liquid nano urea consider Space Research Organisation.
the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The world’s first liquid nano urea plant is correct?
located in India. (a) 1 only
2. It can be sprayed directly on the leaves of (b) 2 only
plants and gets absorbed by the stomata. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Due to its liquid form, it requires in a (d) Neither 1 nor 2
higher amount and efficiency is lower than
conventional urea. Under Information Technology Act, 2000,
Which of the statements given above is/are Government of India has declared IT
correct? resources of which of the following entities
(a) 1 and 2 only as critical infrastructure?
(b) 2 only 1. National Payments Corporation of India
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. ICICI
(d) 1 and 3 only 3. HDFC
Select the correct answer using the code
‘Steel slag’, a by-product of steel making, is given below.
used for which of the following purposes? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. As a fertilizer (b) 3 only
2. In road construction (c) 1 only
3. For cement production (d) 1, 2 and 3
4. For wastewater treatment
Select the correct answer using the code Consider the following statements about
given below. ‘ABHYAS’:
(a) 2 and 3 only 1. It is an indigenous unmanned aerial
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only target system.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. It has been designed and developed by
(d) 1 and 4 only Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are
The term ‘Nixtamalisation’ recently seen in correct?
the news refers to (a) 1 only
(a) Rise in left wing extremism (b) 2 only
(b) Contamination of water resources (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Acidification of water bodies (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Fortification of maize
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

High Mobility Artillery Rocket System missions reach an altitude of over 400
(HIMARS) is developed by kilometers.
(a) Russia 2. In orbital missions passengers spend a
(b) United States few minutes in space while in suborbital
(c) India missions passengers spend days or even
(d) China more than a week in space.
Which of the statements given above is/are
July correct?
The terms TALENs, Zinc-Finger Nucleases (a) 1 only
and CRISPR-Cas9 often seen in news are (b) 2 only
(a) Genome editing techniques (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) COVID-19 vaccines (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Biosensors to detect pathogens in
patients Consider the following pairs:
(d) Genes that make plants pest resistance Doping Advantage
Substance provided
Consider the following statements: Allow athletes
1. A genome is an organism’s complete set 1. Androgenic to train harder
:
of DNA. agents and build
2. Restriction Enzymes act as the scissors more muscle.
that cut out the unwanted DNA. To mask the
Which of the statements given above is/are pain caused
correct? 2. Stimulants :
by injury or
(a) 1 only fatigue.
(b) 2 only Blood is
(c) Both 1 and 2 removed and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Gene
: injected back
doping
to boost
The term ‘Karman line', was recently seen in oxygen levels.
the news in reference to: Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) disputed border between Armenia and correctly matched?
Azerbaijan. (a) 1 only
(b) internationally recognized boundary of (b) 1 and 2 only
space. (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) boundary between the Earth's crust and (d) 1 and 3 only
the mantle.
(d) maritime boundary representing
territorial seas of a country.

Consider the following statements with

reference to suborbital and orbital tourism:
1. Unlike suborbital, which reaches an
altitude of about 100 kilometers, orbital
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements with (a) 1 only

reference to National Anti-Doping Act 2021:
1. It seeks to provide a statutory framework
for the functioning of the National Anti-
Doping Agency (NADA).
2. It provides for a National Anti-Doping
Disciplinary Panel for determining the
consequences of anti-doping rule violations.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV) consider the following
statements:
1. It is a four-stage launch vehicle with two
solid and two liquid stages.
2. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be
equipped with liquid stages.
3. It is used to launch satellites into
Geosynchronous and Geostationary orbits.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to James Webb Space
Telescope (JWST) consider the following
statements:
1. Its objective is to search for first galaxies
formed after Big Bang and determine how
galaxies evolved.
2. It is placed in Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 2
(L2).
3. It is an international collaboration
between NASA, European Space Agency,
and ISRO.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) detector
consider the following statements:
1. It is designed to capture dark matter in
the form of weakly interacting massive
particles.
2. Its center is highly flooded with
radioactive radiations and dust.
3. It is a collaboration of scientists from
India and Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The term ‘Penta quark’, recently seen in the
news, is a/an:
(a) asteroid
(b) supermassive black hole
(c) sub-atomic particle
(d) basic unit of quantum information
In the context of 5G technology, the term
fiberisation refers to
(a) simulation of human intelligence
processes by machines.
(b) process of connecting radio towers with
each other via optical fibre cables.
(c) allocation of portion of the spectrum that
a given telecommunications system can use.
(d) none of the above
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only

1. TiHAN is India’s first Autonomous (c) 1 and 3 only
Navigation facility inaugurated at IIT (d) 1, 2 and 3
Hyderabad.
2. TiHAN is an initiative to make India a With reference to Monkeypox, consider the
global player in futuristic and next following statements:
generation smart mobility technology by 1. It is a viral disease that spreads via close
the Ministry of Science & Technology. contact.
3. TiHAN is under National Mission on 2. It occurs primarily in tropical rainforest
Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. areas of South Asia and is occasionally
Which of the statements given above is/are exported to other regions.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘Cryptojacking’: Consider the following statements about
1. It is a cyber-attack where the resources ‘Malaria’:
are used to illicitly coin mining of 1. It is an acute febrile illness caused by
cryptocurrency. Plasmodium parasites.
2. It involves solving complex computational 2. It spreads to people through the bites of
problems to generate blocks of verified infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
transactions that get added to the Which of the statements given above is/are
blockchain. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Genomics refers to the study of the entire

genome of organisms and the large
amounts of corresponding data generated
from it. Which among the following are
possible applications of Genomics?
1. Vaccine design
2. Assessment of ancestry
3. Forensic science
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following pairs: Consider the following statements with

Associated reference to Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)
Virus
disease Vikrant:
1. Human 1. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s
Papilloma : brain cancer Directorate of Naval Design.
Virus 2. This is India’s first aircraft carrier.
2. Epstein Barr Which of the statements given above is/are
: cervical cancer incorrect?
Virus
3. Marburg hemorrhagic (a) 1 only
: (b) 2 only
virus fever
Which of the pairs given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correctly matched? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only The initiative ‘Sprint Challenges’, recently
(c) 3 only seen in news, is aimed at:
(d) None (a) boosting the usage of indigenous
technology in Indian Navy.
“It is a protozoan parasitic disease, spread (b) enhancing participation of youth in
by sandfly bites. It is linked to malnutrition, sports.
population displacement, poor housing, a (c) eliminating post-pandemic learning
weak immune system and environmental poverty among school children.
changes. It is a treatable and curable (d) enhancing the production of green
disease.” hydrogen and green ammonia.
Which among the following diseases is best
described by the above passage? Ghatak developed by DRDO is a/an
(a) Chikungunya (a) unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
(b) Kala Azar (b) blast resistant armor
(c) Chagas Disease (c) advanced energetic solid rocket
(d) Leprosy propellant
(d) high explosive artillery shell

Consider the following statements about

Bioplastics:
1. These are derived from sources such as
sugars and starches and do not create any
toxic waste in their production.
2. These are 100% degradable.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ
August
A record over Rs1.5 lakh crore worth of 5G
telecom spectrum was sold in recently held
auction. In this context, consider the
following statements regarding the
spectrum:
1. Spectrum refers to a range of radio-waves
that are used for communication purposes.
2. Spectrum is a sovereign asset.
3. Spectrum determines 5G coverage and
speed.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements
regarding the 5G spectrum:
1. Mid-band spectrum is ideal for 5G.
2. High-band 5G spectrum delivers super-
fast speeds over short distances.
3. Low-band 5G spectrum is essential to
build coverage in thinly populated areas
and provide indoor coverage in built-up
areas.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements
regarding the tuberculosis (TB):
1. It is caused by bacteria.
2. It is spread through the air.
3. Pulmonary TB affects both lungs and
other organs.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements
is not correct regarding the tuberculosis
(TB)?
(a) Multi- Drug Resistance TB is TB that does
not respond to the 2 most powerful first line
drugs.
(b) Extensively Drug Resistant TB (XDR- TB)
is resistant to all the first- and second-line
TB drugs.
(c) In India, BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin)
vaccine was first introduced in 1948.
(d) NIKSHAY portal provides a National Data
repository of TB information for advanced
analytics.
Which of the following statements best
describes the Quantum Key Distribution,
sometimes mentioned in the news recently?
(a) It is a secure communication technology
that uses quantum physics to construct a
cryptographic protocol.
(b) It is a method of using quantum
mechanics in modern day electronic
gadgets.
(c) It is a method to facilitate the delivery of
e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-
banking, Internet and other services to rural
India.
(d) It is a fundamental theory in physics that
provides a description of the physical
properties of nature at the scale of atoms
and subatomic particles.
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements Consider the following statements

regarding the Smart India Hackathon (SIH): regarding the small satellite launch vehicle
1. It a nationwide initiative by Ministry of (SSLV):
Science and Technology. 1. It is a three-stage all solid vehicle.
2. It is to provide students a platform to 2. It has capability to launch up to 500 kg
solve some of pressing problems we face in satellite mass into500 km low earth orbit.
our daily lives. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements
regarding Space Situational Awareness
Recently, India’s first truly indigenously (SSA) observatory of India:
developed hydrogen fuel cell bus was 1. It will be set up by the ISRO.
launched. In this context, consider the 2. It will be able to track objects as small as
following statements: 10 cm in size orbiting the earth.
1. It is jointly developed by Council of Which of the statements given above is/are
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and correct?
private firm KPIT Technologies Ltd. (a) 1 only
2. Fuel cell is an electrochemical energy (b) 2 only
conversion device which generates (c) Both 1 and 2
electricity, heat and water by using (d) Neither 1 nor 2
hydrogen and air.
Which of the statements given above is/are Consider the following statements
correct? regarding the planet Jupiter:
(a) 1 only 1. It is the largest planet in solar system.
(b) 2 only 2. It has the longest day in the solar system.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. It has maximum number of moons.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
regarding the ‘Roshini’: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. It is World’s first Saline Water Lantern. (c) 1, 2 and 3
2. It can be powered by using normal water (d) 2 and 3 only
mixed with common salt.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements (b) Primary education

regarding the Artemis I mission: (c) Sanitation
1. It was recently launched by the NASA. (d) Girls/women safety
2. It was an uncrewed tested flight.
Which of the statements given above is/are Consider the following statements
correct? regarding the Kala-azar:
(a) 1 only 1. It is a non-tropical disease caused by a
(b) 2 only protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania
(c) Both 1 and 2 and spread by sandfly bite.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is the second deadliest parasitic disease
in the world after malaria.
Consider the following statements 3. It affects the spleen, liver, and bone
regarding the Betelgeuse star: marrow.
1. It is the bright red supergiant on the Which of the statements given above is/are
shoulder of Orion. correct?
2. It underwent an enormous surface mass (a) 1, 2 and 3
ejection. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 only
correct? (d) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding the Tomato flu:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is caused by a virus and shows
symptoms similar to those of COVID-19.
Consider the following statements 2. There is no specific treatment or vaccine
regarding the Exo-Moons: available for the disease.
1. They are natural satellites that revolve Which of the statements given above is/are
around the planets orbiting stars other than correct?
the Sun. (a) 1 only
2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics have (b) 2 only
developed a model to trace habitable exo- (c) Both 1 and 2
moons with the help of the James Webb (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Space Telescope.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

The PEN Plus strategy, sometimes

mentioned in the news recently is related to
which of the following?
(a) Non-communicable disease
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements similarities and differences to identify

regarding the Langya Henipavirus: variants of concern.
1. It is a zoonotic virus and shrews are its 2. Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium
most likely natural hosts. (INSACOG) was established to expand
2. It is also detected among domestic goats whole genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2
and dogs. across the nation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements September

regarding Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD): Liaoning, Shandong and Fujian aircraft
1. It is a vector-borne pox disease that is carriers belong to which country?
genetically related to the goat pox and (a) China
sheep pox virus family. (b) Russia
2. It does not spread from animals to (c) Japan
humans. (d) North Korea
Which of the statements given above are
correct? Which of the following is an aircraft carrier
(a) 1 only of India?
(b) 2 only 1. INS Vikramaditya
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. INS Arihant
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. INS Vikrant
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following statements is given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) The Chandler wobble is the change in (b) 1 and 3 only
the revolution of the Earth around the Sun. (c) 3 only
(b) To combat the long-term slowdown in (d) 2 and 3 only
the Earth’s rotation, leap second to our
calendars were added every four years.
(c) Leap seconds are used to measure the
precise length of a second.
(d) Leap second was first introduced in 1972
by the International Earth Rotation and
Reference Systems Service.

Consider the following statements

regarding Genomic Surveillance:
1. It is the process of constantly monitoring
pathogens and analyzing their genetic
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements Consider the following statements

regarding the Double Asteroid Redirection regarding the COVID vaccine iNCOVACC :
Test : 1. It is an oral vaccine.
1. It is an initiative of European Space 2. It produces antibodies as well as reduces
Agency. risk of transmission, while other vaccines
2. It is a first of-its-kind spacecraft, which only produce antibodies.
has been designed to test a unique method Which of the statements given above is/are
to deflect an asteroid to change its motion correct?
in space through kinetic impact. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 With reference to the following Naval/Army
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 exercises, consider the following statements:
1. Exercise Kakadu is Australia's naval
In the context of manufacturing, India's first exercise hosted biennially.
Lithium cell plant is set to come up at 2. Exercise Parvat Prahar was recently carried
(a) Tirupati out in Ladakh by the Indian army.
(b) Gandhinagar Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Chennai correct?
(d) Noida (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
In the context of biotechnology, which of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following country has successfully
cloned a wild Arctic wolf for the first time in In the context of battery energy storage
the world? technology, consider the following
(a) USA statements :
(b) Canada 1. Sodium ion batteries have higher energy
(c) China density than Lithium-ion batteries.
(d) Russia 2. Sodium ion batteries have wider
operational temperature range.
Consider the following statements 3. Metal air batteries are not electrically
regarding INS Vikrant: rechargeable.
1. It is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

With reference to the India's initiatives on Which of the statements given above is/are
Non Communicable Diseases, consider the correct?
following statements : (a) 1 only
1. NITI Aayog has launched ‘Eat Right India’ (b) 2 and 3 only
movement to improve public health and (c) 1 and 2 only
combat negative nutritional trends to fight (d) 1, 2 and 3
lifestyle diseases.
2. India is the first country to develop Consider the following statements about
specific national targets to reduce number the Sounding Rockets:
of global premature deaths from NCDs by 1. The 1st sounding rocket was launched in
25% by 2025. 1963 from Thumba.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. They are used in space research and to
correct? probe upper atmospheric regions.
(a) 1 only 3. Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket is a two-
(b) 2 only stage rocket capable of climbing to a height
(c) Both 1 and 2 of 70 km.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
With reference to the Very Short-Range Air (a) 1 only
Defense System (VSHORADS) Missile, (b) 1 and 3 only
consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a Man Portable Air Defense System (d) 1, 2 and 3
designed and developed by the DRDO.
2. It can neutralize low altitude aerial threats Consider the following statements
at short ranges. regarding Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)
3. It is propelled by a dual thrust solid T-Cell Therapy :
motor. 1. It can be used to treat cancer.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. In this artificial T-cells are prepared using
correct? Nanobots.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
In the context of blockchain technology, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements :
1. Proof-of-work (PoW) and Proof-of-stake
(PoS) are protocols intended to validate
transactions and keep the blockchain
network decentralized and secure.
2. Proof-of-work mechanism is used by
Bitcoin.
3. Proof of stake mechanism requires less
energy consumption.
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements about 2. Improved targeting of cancer

the Exercise SYNERGY: pharmaceuticals
1. It is a cyber-security exercise which aims 3. Exploring the functioning of cell and
to accelerate cooperation to counter tracking biological processes
ransomware. Select the correct answer using the code
2. It was hosted by NATO secretariat to given below.
counter cyber-attacks from China and (a) 1 and 2 only
Russia. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Quantum entanglement:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is a theory that subatomic particles exist
in multiple states simultaneously.
In the context of space technology, consider 2. Two particles that have never been in
the following statements regarding the contact can become entangled.
MOXIE: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It inhales carbon dioxide and exhales correct?
oxygen. (a) 1 only
2. It was sent along with NASA’s (b) 2 only
Perseverence rover. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only With reference to genetic information,
(b) 2 only consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is linear and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 contains only a fraction of genetic
information.
The drug regimen ‘BPaL’ was recently seen 2. Nuclear DNA (nDNA) is circular and tends
in the news for its positive results in the to degrade and modify chemically over
treatment of time.
(a) AIDS Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Tuberculosis correct?
(c) Malaria (a) 1 only
(d) Hepatitis C (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
October (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is/are the
applications of click chemistry and
bioorthogonal chemistry?
1. Mapping of complex biological processes
like DNA
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Which of the following multilateral agencies Consider the following pairs:

have launched One Health Joint Plan of Mars mission Country
Action (2022-2026)? 1. Perseverance : USA
1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2. Tianwen 1 : China
2. UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 3. Hope Mission : Qatar
3. World Health Organization (WHO) 4. Mars Moons : Japan
4. World Bank Exploration mission How many pairs given
5. World Organisation for Animal Health above are correctly matched?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Only one pair
given below. (b) Only two pairs
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Only three pairs
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only (d) All four pairs
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only Consider the following statements
regarding the Global Lighthouse Network:
Consider the following statements 1. It is a community of manufacturers that
regarding Flex Fuel vehicles (FFV): are showing leadership in applying various
1. Flex Fuel Vehicles can run on blended Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
fuel- petrol with ethanol or methanol. 2. It is an initiative of World Economic
2. Unlike traditional vehicles, flex fuel Forum.
vehicles do not have an internal combustion Which of the statements given above is/are
engine. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Considers the following statements
regarding ISRO's LVM3-M2 launch vehicle:
Consider the following statements 1. It is a 4-stage launch vehicle consisting of
regarding alternate fuels: Cryogenic Upper Stage
1. Ethanol has higher octane number than 2. It has a carrying capacity of 8 tonnes to
gasoline. low earth orbit (LEO).
2. Hydrogen can be used as fuel for Which of the statements given above is/are
achieving near zero greenhouse gas correct?
emissions. (a) 1 only
3. Biodiesel lowers the cetane number of (b) 2 only
fuel. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Sampurnanand Optical Telescope, which (b) 2 only

recently completed 50 years of operations is (c) 1 and 3 only
located in (d) 3 only
(a) Ladakh
(b) Sikkim Which of the following statements is/are
(c) Uttrakhand correct regarding Tuberculosis (TB)?
(d) Andaman and Nicobar 1. TB is caused by a virus that primarily
affects lungs.
Which of the following best describes Tidal 2. It spreads from person to person through
Disruption Events? air.
(a) Disruption in tides due to solar eclipse 3. Currently, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is
(b) Disruption of tides due to undersea the only licensed vaccine available for
volcanic eruption. prevention of TB.
(c) Formation of electromagnetic waves due Select the correct answer using the code
to solar storms. given below.
(d) It refers to the violent rupture of stars (a) 1 and 2 only
due to gravity of black hole. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding the Gamma Ray Burst:
1. It occur when a massive star explodes in a With reference to the fungal priority
supernova, leaving behind a black hole. pathogens list (FPPL), consider the following
2. GRBs are the most powerful explosions statements:
Universe has seen since the Big Bang. 1. FPPL includes fungi which are highly
Which of the statements given above is/are useful for the humans in their daily lives.
correct? 2. The list is released by the World Health
(a) 1 only Organization.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding the Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(DMH-11):
1. It is a transgenic hybrid mustard
developed by the Centre for Genetic
Manipulation of Crop Plants
2. It contains alien genes isolated from a soil
bacterium.
3. It is a high-yielding variety and is not
capable of producing seeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements 2. It is being established at Regional Centre

regarding the Oral rehydration salts (ORS): of Biotechnology (RCB), Bengaluru.
1. ORS is a mixture of electrolytes and Which of the statements given above is/are
carbohydrates dissolved in water. correct?
2. The electrolytes present in ORS are (a) 1 only
potassium and calcium. (b) 2 only
3. ORS is used to treat dehydration due to (c) Both 1 and 2
diarrhea. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct? Consider the following statements
(a) 1 and 2 only regarding Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics
(b) 2 and 3 only Consortium (INSACOG) :
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. It is a consortium of 54 Laboratories to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 monitor genomic variations in the SARS-
CoV-2.
Athlete Biological Passport, recently in news 2. It was jointly initiated by WHO and Indian
is a Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
(a) gene pool of human DNA Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) tool to combat match fixing correct?
(c) tool to enhance athlete performance (a) 1 only
(d) anti-doping tool (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
With reference to Light Combat Helicopter (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(LCH), consider the following statements:
1. It has been indigenously developed by Consider the following statements
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. regarding Mission Prarambh :
2. It is only combat helicopter in the world 1. It is India’s first private space mission.
which can land and takeoff at an altitude of 2. The rocket called Vikram-S for Mission
5,000 meter. Prarambh was developed by Skyroot
Which of the statements given above is/are Aerospace.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
November
Consider the following statements
regarding Indian Biological Data Center
(IBDC) :
1. It is mandated to archive all life science
data generated from publicly funded
research in India.
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Which of the following space agency acts as Which of the pairs given above is/are
a single window nodal agency to address correct?
the needs of the private sector in India’s (a) 1 only
space programme? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Indian National Space Promotion and (c) 3 only
Authorisation Centre (INSPACe) (d) 2 only
(b) New Space India Limited (NSIL)
(c) Indian Space Association (ISpA) Consider the following statements
(d) Antrix Corporation Limited regarding James Webb Space Telescope :
1. It is an international collaboration
In the context of astronomy, Kessler between NASA, the European Space Agency
Syndrome is associated with (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency
(a) Blackholes (CSA).
(b) Space Debris 2. It views the universe in infrared spectrum.
(c) Electric Rockets Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Diseases unique to space correct?
(a) 1 only
In the context of space sector, Artemis 1 is (b) 2 only
an initiative of (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) NASA (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) European Space Agency
(c) France Global Vaccine Market Report was released
(d) Russia by
(a) World Health Organization
Consider the following statements (b) UNESCO
regarding Orion spacecraft : (c) European Union
1. It is designed to carry astronauts deep (d) World Economic Forum
into space.
2. It is currently the only spacecraft capable Consider the following statements
of crewed deep space flight and high speed regarding INCOVACC :
return from the vicinity of moon. 1. It is an intranasal vaccine.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is a recombinant replication deficient
correct? adenovirus virus vectored vaccine.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Consider the following pairs : (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Space
Country
mission
1. Luna 1 : USA
2. Change's 1 : China
3. Japan : Hiten
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements

regarding the Global Partnership on AI : Consider the following statements
1. India is a founding member of this regarding Coronal Holes :
initiative. 1. They can cause solar storms on earth.
2. Its secretariat is hosted at the 2. They are a unique phenomenon that
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and occur in every 100 year solar cycle.
Development (OECD). Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements
In the context of Information and regarding Leap Second :
Communications Technology, the term 1. It is the ‘Second’ inserted in international
'Yotta D1' was recently seen in news. It is a clocks to align Universal Coordinated Time
(a) computer virus with the Earth-tracking Universal Time.
(b) autonomous robot 2. General Conference on Weights and
(c) data centre Measures (CGPM) passed a resolution to
(d) cryptocurrency adopt leap second from 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Consider the following statements correct?
regarding Oceansat-3 satellite : (a) 1 only
1. It can monitor phytoplankton. (b) 2 only
2. It can forecast cyclone formation. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only Consider the following statements
(b) 2 only regarding Hydrogen Internal Combustion
(c) Both 1 and 2 Engine :
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It works on the same principles as a
traditional internal combustion engine,
Consider the following statements except that it uses hydrogen in place of a
regarding SARAS 3 Telescope : petroleum-based fuel.
1. It is a precision radio telescope. 2. It has greater thermal efficiency than
2. It is indigenously designed and built by hydrocarbon fuel engines.
the startup Dhruva space. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following pairs : (c) Both 1 and 2

Hydrogen (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Feature
type
Hydrogen is Which of the following best describes the
extracted term 'bluebugging'?
from fossil gas (a) It refers to using a charging cable to hack
but CO2 into a phone.
1. Grey
: emissions are (b) It is a new form of mining cryptocurrency
hydrogen
trapped and based on metaverse.
stored (c) It is transferring of cryptocurrencies to
permanently overseas markets.
uderground. (d) It is a form of hacking a device through
Hydrogen is its discoverable Bluetooth connection.
extracted
2. Blue from fossil gas Consider the following statements with
: reference to high-energy laser system
hydrogen releasing CO2
emissions into (HELS):
the air. 1. HELS is a laser weapon belonging to
Hydrogen is Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Category.
extracted 2. HELS weapons emit thermal energy to
from water directly render a target ineffective without
using using a conventional munition.
3. Green Which of the statements given above is/are
: renewable
hydrogen correct?
electricity and
releasing (a) 1 only
oxygen into (b) 2 only
the air. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the pairs given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only reference to Rohini 200 (RH-200) rocket:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It solid motor-powered expendable
(c) 3 only rocket capable of climbing up to a height of
(d) 2 only 700 km.
2. It carries payloads designed to study the
Consider the following statements with upper atmosphere
reference to Counter Ransomware Initiative Which of the statements given above is/are
(CRI): correct?
1. CRI is a grouping of 36 countries that (a) 1 only
aims to disrupt ransomware attacks. (b) 2 only
2. India is not part of the initiative. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

December 3. National
Consider the following statements Institute of
: Delhi
regarding the Geospatial Data Promotion Unani
and Development Committee (GDPDC): Medicine
1. GDPDC is a 17-member body to be 4. Global
headed by the Minister of Science and Centre for
: Jamnagar
Technology. Traditional
2. It is the apex body at the national level Medicine
constituted to strengthen the Geospatial How many pairs given above are correctly
sector. matched?
3. GDPDC would replace the National (a) Only one pair
Spatial Data Committee. (b) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Only three pairs
correct? (d) All four pairs
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only He was an Indian Physicist and plant
(c) 1 and 3 only physiologist. He founded Asia’s first modern
(d) 1 and 2 only research center, the Bose Institute in 1917.
He is also regarded as the first science fiction
Consider the following statements writer in Bengali.
regarding World Space Forum: Who among the following is being
1. It is a platform to promote discussions on described in the above-given passage?
the role of space science and technology in (a) Satyendra Nath Bose
global sustainable development. (b) P C Mahalanobis
2. World Space Forum (WSF) 2022 was (c) Jagadish Chandra Bose
organized by the United Nations Office of (d) Rabindranath Tagore
Outer SPACE Affairs and the government of
India. Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are regarding Space Tech Innovation Network
correct? (SPIN):
(a) 1 only 1. It is India’s first dedicated platform for
(b) 2 only innovation in the space entrepreneurial
(c) Both 1 and 2 ecosystem.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is launched by NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Consider the following pairs: correct?
Institutes City (a) 1 only
1. All India (b) 2 only
Institute of : Ghaziabad (c) Both 1 and 2
Ayurveda (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. National
Institute of : Panaji
Homeopathy
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding Surface Water and Ocean correct?
Topography (SWOT) Mission: (a) 1 only
1. SWOT is the first satellite mission that will (b) 2 only
measure the height of water in freshwater (c) Both 1 and 2
bodies and oceans. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It will cover 100% of the earth's surface.
3. The Mission is a collaborative effort Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use
between NASA and ISRO. Surveillance System (GLASS) report is
Which of the statements given above is/are released by
correct? (a) Food and Agriculture Organisation
(a) 1 only (b) World Health Organisation
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Global Health Council
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Centers for Disease Control and
(d) 1 and 2 only Prevention

Consider the following pairs: Consider the following pairs:

Mars Disease Caused by
Country
Missions 1. Hepatitis B : Virus
1. Hope : UAE 2. Malaria : Bacteria
2. Tianwen-1 : Japan 3.
: Parasite
3. Odyssey : USA Tuberculosis
Which of the pairs given above is/are Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Skip entry technique recently in news is a

(a) technique used by warhead delivery
system to deorbit over a target on the Earth.
(b) technique to initiate transfer of satellite
from earth's orbit to heliocentric orbit.
(c) launch technique used by launch vehicles
during take off.
(d) landing technique used by spacecraft.
Consider the following statements
regarding Gamma Ray Burst (GBR):
1. GRBs are flashes of high-energy radiation
arising from energetic cosmic explosions.
2. Long GBRs are caused by mergers of
dense objects like neutron stars.
#AbNahiChalega campaign was launched
to
(a) eliminate HIV-related Stigma and
discrimination.
(b) generate awareness regarding safe,
healthy and sustainable food.
(c) encourage people to remain healthy and
fit by including physical activities in daily
routine.
(d) eliminate malaria by 2030.
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Which of the following is an adulterant that (b) Ministry of Information and

is sometimes illegally used as solvents in Broadcasting.
liquid drugs? (c) Department for Promotion of Industry
(a) Ethylene Glycol and Internal Trade.
(b) Castor oil (d) Ministry of Electronics and Information
(c) Urea and Technology.
(d) Hydrogen peroxide
Consider the following statements
PathoDetect™ kit has recently received regarding National Test House (NTH):
approval from the Central Drugs Standard 1. NTH is a laboratory of national
Control Organisation. In this context, it was importance in the field of testing and
used to detect quality evaluation.
(a) Coronavirus disease 2. NTH is a subordinate office under the
(b) HIV administrative control of Department of
(c) Tuberculosis Consumer Affairs.
(d) Hepatitis B Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
regarding Community Innovator Fellowship (b) 2 only
Program: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It aims to provide infrastructure support (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to aspiring community innovators.
2. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog in Consider the following statements
collaboration with UNDP India. regarding Project VAANI:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It aims to build an artificial
correct? intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)
(a) 1 only model to collect language samples from
(b) 2 only across India.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. The initiative was launched by Google
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 India in collaboration with IIT Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
SHE STEM an annual event to celebrate (a) 1 only
women in the fields of science, technology, (b) 2 only
engineering, mathematics, and (c) Both 1 and 2
sustainability, was organised by embassy of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) France
(b) Australia
(c) United Kingdom 2Africa Pearls recently seen in news is a
(d) Sweden (a) Satellite navigation system
(b) Payment gateway system
"Stay Safe Online" campaign and the “G20 (c) Private space launch vehicle
Digital Innovation Alliance” was launched by (d) Subsea cable system
(a) NITI Aayog
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following statements With reference to the submarines in India,

regarding the Strategic Forces Command consider the following statements:
(SFC): 1. INS Arihant is a submersible ship ballistic
1. It is a key tri-services formation that nuclear submarine.
manages and administers all the strategic 2. The Kalvari Class Scorpene submarines
assets. are diesel-electric attack submarines.
2. It falls under purview of the Nuclear Which of the statements given above is/are
Command Authority. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statements
is not correct regarding the Indian Naval
Consider the following statements Ship Mormugao?
regarding the Agni-V: (a) It is equipped with surface-to-surface
1. It is a nuclear capable advanced surface- and surface-to-air missiles.
to-surface ballistic missile. (b) It can fight under nuclear, biological and
2. It was developed by DRDO under the chemical warfare conditions.
Integrated Guided Missile Development (c) It is propelled by diesel-electric
Programme. propulsion system.
3. It uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine. (d) It is capable of achieving speeds of over
Which of the statements given above is/are 30 knots.
correct?
(a) 2 only Consider the following statements
(b) 1 and 3 only regarding the Marine Commando Force
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (MARCOS):
(d) 1 and 2 only 1. Women are not allowed to join MARCOS.
2. It will be available to sailors joining
Consider the following statements service as Agniveers in 2023.
regarding the BrahMos missile: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is a joint venture of India and Russia. correct?
2. It can be launched from land, air, sea, and (a) 1 only
underwater. (b) 2 only
3. Its range is currently capped at 290 km as (c) Both 1 and 2
per obligations of the Missile Technology (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Control Regime.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Science and Technology Yearly MCQ

Consider the following pairs regarding the

defence exercises:
Participant
Name
Countries
India and
1. Surya Kiran :
Bangladesh
India and
2. Kazind :
Kazakhstan
3. Agni India and
:
Warrior Singapore
India and
4. CORPAT :
Indonesia
How many pairs given above are correctly
matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All the four pairs