Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1. Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), that was recently seen in news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Ladakh
[D] Sikkim

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2. INVICTUS research programme is an initiative of which space organization?
[A] European Space Agency (ESA)
[B] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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3. Which plant in Kerala is currently affected by the ambrosia beetle-fungus alliance?
[A] Tea
[B] Rubber
[C] Coconut
[D] Banana

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4. The NISAR mission is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission between which two space agencies?
[A] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and European Space Agency (ESA)
[C] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and China National Space Administration (CNSA)
[D] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA)

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5. Human Outer Planetary Exploration (HOPE) is a moon and Mars simulation research station located in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Ladakh
[C] Goa
[D] Tamil Nadu

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6. LEAP-1 is the first commercial satellite mission of which Indian space-tech startup?
[A] Dhruva Space
[B] Agnikul
[C] Skyroot Aerospace
[D] Digantara

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7. Which organisation has reclassified the Hepatitis D virus (HDV) as carcinogenic to humans?
[A] World Health Organization
[B] United States Department of Health and Human Services
[C] United Nations Development Programme
[D] Doctors Without Borders

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8. Where was India’s first ‘Animal Stem Cell Biobank’ inaugurated?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] New Delhi

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9. Which country has launched 11 GEESATCOM (Geely Constellation) for Internet of Things (IoT) communication?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Iran
[D] Israel

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10. Which country announced the launch of Venera-D Venus mission?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] India

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