Science & Technology: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (February 12 to 18, 2024)

Below are the useful Current Affairs Quiz 2024 Practice Questions in Science & Technology, Environment for Competitive Exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups, DSC, Police, RRB, Bank and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by Sakshi Education.

1. Which company has partnered with C-DAC for the production, marketing, and support of Thermal Cameras in India?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited
B. Prama India
C. Tata Advanced Systems Limited
D. Larsen & Toubro

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  • Answer: B

2. Where was the Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System inaugurated?
A. Goa
B. Mumbai
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar

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  • Answer: D

3. Which institute has signed an MoU with IREDA to collaborate on clean energy innovation research and start-up ecosystem development?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bhubaneswar
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kharagpur

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  • Answer: B

4. Which city was recognized as a "Water Warrior" by the Ministry of Jal Shakti for its efforts in water conservation?
A. Pune
B. Noida
C. Bangalore
D. Chennai

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  • Answer: B

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5. Which Indian state has declared the Gupteswar forest as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS)?
A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: B

6. Which organization has unveiled the GROW Initiative for Agroforestry Development aimed at revitalizing India's wastelands?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. NITI Aayog
C. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
D. Forest Survey of India

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  • Answer: B

7. With which institution does the Uttar Pradesh government plan to collaborate for enhanced disaster management?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Roorkee

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  • Answer: D

8. Which organization has recently unveiled the MilkyWay tablet in India?
A. Samsung
B. Epic Foundation
C. Apple
D. Gates Foundation

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  • Answer: B

9. Which institution has developed the sound-based anti-drone system?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Jammu

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  • Answer: D

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10. With which institution did Tata Steel sign an MoU to drive innovation and entrepreneurship?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Kanpur
D. IIT Bhubaneswar

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  • Answer: D

11. Which expressway is set to initiate satellite-based tolling in India?
A. Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
B. Mumbai-Pune Expressway
C. Delhi-Jaipur Expressway
D. Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway

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  • Answer: A

12. In which Indian state the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute (BSCCRI) was inaugurated?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh

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  • Answer: B

13. Which institution has collaborated with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to drive research and innovation in green technologies?
A. IIT Roorkee
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Madras

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  • Answer: A

14. What is the pioneering treatment for cancer recently approved in India?
A. CAR-T cell therapy
B. Radiation therapy
C. Chemotherapy
D. Immunotherapy

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  • Answer: A

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15. With which e-learning platform did the Andhra Pradesh government partner for higher education courses?
A. edX
B. Coursera
C. Udemy
D. Khan Academy

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  • Answer: A

16. Which country is currently experiencing the weather phenomenon known as the Pineapple Express Storm?
A. Brazil
B. Australia
C. India
D. USA

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  • Answer: D

17. Which Institute has inaugurated the "SWASTHA" project focused on advanced healthcare using nanoelectronics?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Guwahati
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Madras

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  • Answer: B

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Published date : 04 Mar 2024 05:43PM