Science & Technology: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (January 1 to 7, 2024)
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1. With which educational institution did the Government of Assam’s Arohan Scheme collaborate to promote STEM subjects in higher education?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Guwahati
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Kharagpur
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- Answer: B
2. Which two companies have partnered with ITC to help Indian tobacco farmers combat climate-related challenges?
A. Skymet and IBM
B. Skymet and Accenture
C. Wipro and Skymet
D. Microsoft and Skymet
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- Answer: D
3. Which organization has developed the 'National Single Window System (NSWS)' to simplify the import of medical devices in India?
A. Wipro
B. Infosys
C. HCL Technologies
D. TCS
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- Answer: D
4. Which communication satellite is set for launch in the historic collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX?
A. GSAT-20
B. INSAT-4A
C. PSLV-C48
D. Cartosat-2E
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- Answer: A
5. At which institution the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant was inaugurated, marking a significant stride in enhancing India's nuclear prowess?
A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
B. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
D. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
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- Answer: B
6. What is the name of the comprehensive scheme launched under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
A. EARTHQUEST
B. PRITHVI
C. SCIENCEVISION
D. GEOEXPLORER
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- Answer: B
7. In collaboration with NRSC under ISRO, which organization has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a "Green Cover Index" for the National Highways network in alignment with the Green Highways Policy?
A. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
B. National Highways Authority of India
C. NITI Aayog
D. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
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- Answer: B
8. Which Indian state's Wancho Wooden Craft recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A. Odisha
B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
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- Answer: C
9. What is the name of the robotic system introduced by Stanford University to enhance bimanual mobile manipulation capabilities?
A. Mobile ALOHA
B. NanoBot X
C. Quantum GRIP
D. ManipuBOT
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- Answer: A
10. By which year does the MoU between India and USAID aim to assist Indian Railways in achieving 'net zero carbon emission'?
A. 2025
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2035
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- Answer: C
11. What significant milestone have researchers from IIT Madras and IIT Mandi achieved in the field of biotechnology?
A. Genetic Modification of Animals
B. Development of New Fertilizers
C. Enhanced Crop Yield Techniques
D. Production of the anti-cancer drug
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- Answer: D
12. Which Indian state is associated with the Lanjia Saura paintings and the Dongaria Kondh shawl, both of which recently received a Geographical Indication tag?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
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- Answer: C
13. Which organization successfully tested the 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell in an Orbital Experimental Module, generating power in space using Hydrogen and Oxygen gases?
A. ISRO
B. NASA
C. ESA
D. CNSA
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- Answer: A
14. Which state secured Geographical Indication (GI) tags for products like Honey, Rice, and Tangail Sarees in the National GI Drive Mission?
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Kerala
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- Answer: B
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