(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs OCTOBER-2024

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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs

(OCTOBER-2024)

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MCQs

Q. Consider the following phenomena:

 1. Light is affected by gravity.

 2. The Universe is constantly expanding.

 3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time.

Which of the above is/are the prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q. Consider the following aspects regarding blockchain initiatives:

Blockchain Initiative:   Aspect

1. Vishvasya : National Blockchain Techology Stack

2. PRAAMAANIK : Verify mobile app security

3. National Blockchain Portal : Manage the contents related to the National Blockchain Framework initiative

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the planet Venus: 

 1. It has the highest surface temperature than any other planet in the solar system.

 2. It is the planet with the highest atmospheric pressure in the solar system. 

 Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Bharatiya Antariksh Station: 

 1. ISRO is expected to initiate the launch of the first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station in 2028.

 2. It would operate as an attached module to the International Space Station (ISS).

Which of the statements above is/are correct? 

(a)  1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3): 

 1. LVM3 is the heavy lift launch vehicle of ISRO for achieving a 4000 kg spacecraft launching capability to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

 2. It is a four-stage cryogenic rocket.

 3. It was used to launch the Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3 Missions of the ISRO.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 Only

(b) 1 and 3 only 

(c) All three 

(d) 2 and 3 only 

Q. Which of the following statements best describe a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)?

(a) A technology that uses sensors to track brain waves for medical diagnostics.

(b) A tool that enhances memory retention by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain.

(c) A neural device that automatically translates human thoughts into spoken words without any external hardware.

(d) A system  that allows direct communication between the brain and an external device, bypassing traditional neural pathways.

Q. Consider the following countries: 

1. Malta 

2. Luxembourg

3. USA

4. Britain

How many of the above are the members of the recently signed International Artificial Intelligence (AI) Treaty?

(a) Only one 

(b) Only two 

(c) Only three

(d) All  four

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):

1. It is a statutory body established with Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) 2023 Act. 

2. It works under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) established by an act of Parliament in 2008.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

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