Science & Technology: Weekly Current Affairs Bitbank (January 29 to February 4, 2024)| Sakshi Education

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Science and Technology Weekly Current Affairs Quiz in English January 29 to February 4 2024

1. What is the primary purpose of the INSAT-3DS satellite, being launched by ISRO?
A. Astronomical observations and space exploration
B. Weather forecasting and disaster management
C. Communication and broadcasting services
D. Navigation and geospatial mapping

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- Answer: B

2. Which region has the highest life expectancy after the age of 60, with males exhibiting a life expectancy of 20.3 per cent and females of 23.0 per cent?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Assam

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- Answer: A

3. Where was India's Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project inaugurated by THDC India Limited on the 75th Republic Day?
A. Varanasi
B. Rishikesh
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Haridwar

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- Answer: B

4. What is the name of the recently introduced silicon-proven Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip by the Digital University Kerala?
A. Silicon Edge
B. Kerala AI Pro
C. Kairali AI Chip
D. TechSmart AI

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- Answer: C

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5. With which country has Qatar finalized a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to bolster energy ties?
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka

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- Answer: A

6. What is SARVATRA in the context of the Indian Army's defence capabilities?
A. Special Operations Force
B. Tactical Reconnaissance System
C. Rapid Deployment Platform
D. Mobile Bridging System

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- Answer: D

7. Which neurotechnology company successfully implanted its first brain chip into a human being in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)?
A. Neuralink
B. MindSync
C. CerebroTech
D. SynapticConnect

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- Answer: A

8. In which Indian state the previously reported Agasthyagama beddomii, the first species in the Agasthyagama genus was, found?
A. Karnataka
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu

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- Answer: D

9. What role does INS Sandhayak play in India's naval capabilities which was commissioned on February 3 in Visakhapatnam?
A. Anti-Submarine Warfare
B. Amphibious Assault
C. Naval Mapping and Surveillance
D. Mine Countermeasures

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- Answer: C

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10. Which avian influenza virus is suspected to be responsible for the death of a king penguin in the Antarctic?
A. H1N1
B. H5N1
C. H7N9
D. H3N2

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- Answer: B

11. Which Indian state has achieved the highest number of Ramsar sites, setting a record in environmental conservation?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka

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- Answer: A

12. Which institute has received approval for its Ujjain satellite campus, as announced by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Indore
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Kharagpur

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- Answer: B

13. Which Indian state has launched the Digital Detox Initiative for a responsible gaming environment?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala

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- Answer: C

14. For which age group does the government encourage vaccination as a preventive measure against cervical cancer?
A. 5 to 10 years
B. 12 to 16 years
C. 9 to 14 years
D. 15 to 20 years

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- Answer: C

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15. Which educational institution has launched the Human DNA Bank as part of the “Make in India” initiative?
A. Banaras Hindu University
B. Jawaharlal Nehru University
C. Delhi University
D. Mumbai University

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- Answer: A

16. How many parts constitute the nomination "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 8

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- Answer: B

17. In which Indian state did Tata Power install a 1,040 kW Bifacial Solar System, marking the first-ever on-ground installation of bifacial modules in Eastern India?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka