Science & Technology Current Affairs Quiz — All time

Consider the following statements about the blood donation camp held on 11 May 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Indian Red Cross Society. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Defence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IMD installations at which two locations were specifically to receive bolstered security, as per the review of 10 May 2025?

Consider the following directions given to scientific institutions on 10 May 2025: 1. Upcoming examinations were to be advanced and held immediately. 2. Each institution was to develop and circulate SOPs for emergency response. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who attended the 10 May 2025 security review as Director General of IMD?

For what initial period did TRAI recommend that spectrum be assigned for NGSO-based FSS and GSO/NGSO-based MSS?

Consider the following statements about TRAI's satellite spectrum recommendations of 9 May 2025: 1. Ku and Ka bands should be considered for user links of Mobile Satellite Services. 2. Satellite earth station gateways should be commissioned within 12 months of permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The eco-friendly lubricant developed at IASST, Guwahati uses which bio-based oil as its base?

Consider the following statements about the IASST lubricant: 1. It reduced friction by around 54% compared with castor oil alone. 2. IASST, which developed it, is located in Shillong. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As noted at the NITI Frontier Tech Hub workshop, India accounts for what share of global datacentre capacity?

Consider the following statements about the AI datacentre workshop of 8 May 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. 2. It noted that India generates about 3% of the world's data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The smart modular cattle cage highlighted by the DST on 8 May 2025 was developed by a team from an engineering college in which city?

Consider the following statements about the smart cattle cage: 1. Its development was funded under DST-SEED (Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development). 2. It has a ramp that doubles as a door. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the SRS Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality 2019-21, released with the SRS 2021 report on 7 May 2025, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio is:

According to the SRS Statistical Report 2021, India's Infant Mortality Rate in 2021 was (per 1,000 live births):

Consider the following statements based on the SRS 2021 data released on 7 May 2025: 1. Among the States that have met the SDG target for MMR, Kerala has the lowest MMR. 2. India's Total Fertility Rate was 2.0 in 2021. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which organisation was the host of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025?

Consider the following statements: 1. GLEX 2025 was the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference. 2. In his GLEX 2025 address, the Prime Minister said India has deployed over 400 satellites for 34 nations using Indian launch vehicles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Dravyaratnakara Nighantu, the 15th-century Ayurvedic lexicon revived by CCRAS in May 2025, was authored by:

Dravyanamakara Nighantu, revived by CCRAS, is an appendix to which text?

As stated on 6 May 2025, when is India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan now scheduled?

Consider the following long-term space goals recalled by Dr. Jitendra Singh on 6 May 2025: 1. Setting up the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035. 2. Sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2047. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the national workshop inaugurated by J P Nadda on 6 May 2025: 1. It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. It was the first national workshop on health sector disaster preparedness and fire safety. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Permian palaeofire study reported on 6 May 2025: 1. It was carried out by scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, an autonomous institute of the DST. 2. The shale samples studied were collected from the Raniganj Coalfield. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Bharat Telecom 2025: 1. It was inaugurated by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on 6 May 2025. 2. More than 130 foreign delegates from over 35 countries participated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?

The Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which underwent combat firing in May 2025, was developed primarily by which DRDO laboratory?

Consider the following statements about the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM): 1. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam, and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad, are its production partners. 2. The Chairman DRDO said it requires further user trials before it can be considered for induction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about UIDAI's proof of concept at NEET UG 2025: 1. It used Aadhaar fingerprint authentication at all NEET centres across India. 2. It was carried out in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre and the National Testing Agency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many e-Nodes were selected in May 2025 under ANRF's MAHA-EV mission?

Consider the following statements about the MAHA-EV mission: 1. Its call for proposals focused on three technological verticals, including EV Charging Infrastructure. 2. Selected e-Nodes will work in consortia mode with mandatory industry participation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The joint call for Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs announced in May 2025 was issued by the Department of Biotechnology and:

The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy for high-performance biomanufacturing in:

Consider the following statements about the hydrogen catalyst reported by JNCASR in May 2025: 1. It was developed by a team led by Prof. Tapas K. Maji. 2. It is a platinum-based catalyst. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is located in:

Which two genome-edited rice varieties were announced by ICAR on 4 May 2025?

The genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is based on which parent variety?

Consider the following statements about India's genome-edited rice varieties: 1. They were developed using CRISPR-Cas based genome editing without adding foreign DNA. 2. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the Agriculture Ministry, the two genome-edited rice varieties offer an increase in yield of about:

ECINET, announced by the Election Commission of India in May 2025, will integrate how many of ECI's existing apps?

Consider the following statements about ECINET: 1. It was envisaged by CEC Gyanesh Kumar at the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers in March 2025. 2. Data on ECINET will be entered by Booth Level Agents of political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about ECINET: 1. The Voter Helpline App will continue to run separately alongside ECINET. 2. In case of any conflict, the primary data duly filled in statutory forms will prevail. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From which trial site did DRDO conduct the maiden flight-trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform on 3 May 2025?

In its maiden flight-trial, DRDO's Stratospheric Airship Platform reached an altitude of:

Which DRDO establishment developed the Stratospheric Airship Platform tested in May 2025?

Consider the following statements about the Repairability Index framework report (May 2025): 1. Original Equipment Manufacturers are to self-declare the Repairability Index using standard scoring criteria. 2. The Repairability Index is to be expressed on a ten-point scale. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which declaration was adopted by member nations at the Global Media Dialogue in Mumbai on 2 May 2025?

According to the I&B Secretary, WAVES Bazaar 2025 recorded confirmed transactions worth how much within its first day and a half?

Consider the following statements about the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025: 1. The I&B Minister welcomed delegates from 100 countries. 2. India said the 32 Create in India Challenges identified over 700 top creators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), where GenomeIndia data is archived, was set up in:

The GenomeIndia project has completed whole genome sequencing of over how many individuals?

How many Space Labs will be set up in Eklavya Model Residential Schools under the Tribal Affairs Ministry–BPCL initiative announced in April 2025?

Which company is funding the EMRS Space Labs under its CSR, with about ₹12 crore sanctioned?

Consider the following statements about the EMRS Space Labs initiative: 1. Technical support will come from space tutor agencies recognised by ISRO. 2. There are 470 functional EMRS in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At which event was the PSA's Round 2 report on 'Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators of Public Funded R&D Organizations' released on 29 April 2025?

The evaluation framework of the PSA's Round 2 report on public-funded R&D organisations focused on how many key dimensions?

As cited by the PM at the YUGM Innovation Conclave (29 April 2025), the hyperloop test track developed at IIT Madras with Indian Railways is how long?

Consider the following about Indian institutions' campuses abroad, as mentioned by the PM on 29 April 2025: 1. IIT Madras has a campus in Abu Dhabi. 2. IIM Ahmedabad has an upcoming campus in Dubai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the PIB release on the YUGM Innovation Conclave, India's gross expenditure on R&D rose from about ₹60,000 crore in 2013-14 to:

The Sun's near-surface shear layer (NSSL), studied by an IIA-led team (PIB, 29 April 2025), extends to about what depth below the surface?

Consider the following about the IIA-led solar study reported on 29 April 2025: 1. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. 2. The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The IIA-led study of the Sun's near-surface shear layer used a technique that tracks sound waves as they travel through the Sun. What is this technique called?

Scientists of INST Mohali reported a p-n heterojunction catalyst for green hydrogen production (PIB, 28 April 2025). Which materials form this heterojunction?

Consider the following about the green hydrogen catalyst study reported on 28 April 2025: 1. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology is located in Bengaluru. 2. The institute is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As of March 2025, how many supercomputers had been deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (MeitY, 28 April 2025)?

Consider the following about the National Supercomputing Mission: 1. It was launched in 2015. 2. Its supercomputers have a combined compute capacity of 35 petaflops as of March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?