Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1. What is the causative agent of False Smut Disease, that was recently seen in news?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Fungus
[D] Protozoa

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2. Which institution has launched a tool called “SARAL” to make scientific research more accessible?
[A] Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
[B] Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Skill Development

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3. Which country has launched Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryobank, a major step to protect marine biodiversity?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Philippines

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4. Which Indian city has become home to the country’s first Semiconductor Innovation Museum?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad

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5. Which Indian research institute has developed a nanotechnology-based method using the coffee-ring effect to detect toxic molecules like Rhodamine B?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[B] Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru
[C] National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune
[D] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai

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6. Which animals are mainly affected by Chronic Wasting Disease, also called “Zombie Deer Disease”?
[A] Dogs and Cats
[B] Deer, Elk, Moose, and Reindeer
[C] Bats and Rodents
[D] Sheep and Goats

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7. What is the name of the quantum processor by Google that achieved the first “verifiable” quantum advantage?
[A] Willow
[B] Bristlecone
[C] Sycamore
[D] Falcon

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8. Fibromyalgia, that was recently seen in news, is a chronic health condition that primarily affects which part of the human body?
[A] Bones
[B] Muscles and soft tissues
[C] Heart and lungs
[D] Kidneys and liver

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9. Which country has developed the underwater drone named ghost jellyfish?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] Australia

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10. Which rocket was used by ISRO to successfully launch India’s heaviest communication satellite CMS-03?
[A] PSLV-C58
[B] GSLV Mk II
[C] LVM3-M5
[D] SSLV-D2

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