Science & Technology Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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With which company did the Indian Navy sign a Make-I Project Sanction Order on 2 April 2025 to develop a 6 MW marine diesel engine?
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Correct answer: D — Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
PIB (Defence): the Project Sanction Order under Make-I was inked between the Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
Consider the following statements about the 6 MW marine diesel engine project signed on 2 April 2025: 1. The prototype will have over 50% indigenous content. 2. The Government of India will fund 70% of the ₹270 crore cost. 3. The engines are meant only for Indian Navy submarines. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): the prototype has over 50% indigenous content and 70% funding from the Government. Statement 3 is incorrect: the engines are for main propulsion and power generation on Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships.
Besides the 6 MW prototype, the Project Sanction Order signed with Kirloskar Oil Engines on 2 April 2025 also covers detailed design for diesel engines of which range?
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Correct answer: B — 3-10 MW
PIB (Defence): the order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10 MW diesel engines.
Under the MoU signed with Microsoft on 1 April 2025, Maharashtra will set up AI Centres of Excellence in which three cities?
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Correct answer: A — Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur
Akashvani News, The Times of India and PTI: the three AI Centres of Excellence will be in Mumbai (geospatial analytics), Pune (forensic AI) and Nagpur (MARVEL).
Under the Maharashtra–Microsoft MoU of 1 April 2025, the Centre for Geospatial Analytics in Mumbai will be hosted in the:
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Correct answer: D — Chief Secretary's office
Akashvani News and PTI: the Mumbai Centre for Geospatial Analytics will be hosted in the Chief Secretary's office and support governance through satellite imagery, spatial data and GIS applications.
In which city did Amit Shah unveil a statue of Maharaja Agrasen on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hisar
Shah unveiled the statue, opened an ICU and laid a PG hostel foundation stone in Hisar, Haryana.
At Hisar on 31 March 2025, Amit Shah said the number of AIIMS in India rose from 7 in 2014 to how many in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 23
Shah said there were 7 AIIMS in 2014 and 23 in 2024.
At what price per meal did Tripura launch a midday meal service for patients' attendants at AGMC and GB Pant Hospital on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10
CM Manik Saha launched the meal at ₹10.
Tripura's ₹10 meal service for patients' attendants, launched on 31 March 2025, is run jointly by the Health Department, the Rogi Kalyan Samiti and which other body?
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Correct answer: A — Rotary Club
The service is run by the Health Department, the Rogi Kalyan Samiti and the Rotary Club.
Which Andhra Pradesh minister met Dr Jitendra Singh on 31 March 2025 to seek more central support for biotechnology?
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Correct answer: B — Y. Satya Kumar
AP Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar called on Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre on 30 March 2025 in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
The foundation stone was laid in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
During his Nagpur visit on 30 March 2025, PM Modi paid homage to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at which site?
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Correct answer: A — Deekshabhoomi
He paid homage to Dr Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi; at Smruti Mandir he paid homage to Hedgewar and Golwalkar.
What theme for International Day of Yoga 2025 did PM Modi announce in Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Yoga for One Earth, One Health
The PM said the IDY 2025 theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Which institute under the Ministry of Ayush was entrusted with organising International Day of Yoga 2025 activities?
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Correct answer: D — Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) was entrusted with organising IDY 2025 activities.
In Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025, PM Modi mentioned a team called 'Somos India' promoting yoga and Ayurveda in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Chile
He spoke of Ayurveda's growing popularity in Chile and the 'Somos India' team there.
On which date did the Union Cabinet approve the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)?
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Correct answer: B — 28 March 2025
The Union Cabinet approved ECMS on 28 March 2025 with an outlay of ₹22,919 crore.
What production target was set for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme when it was approved on 28 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹4,56,500 crore
The scheme targets production of ₹4,56,500 crore; ₹59,350 crore is the investment target.
Consider the following statements about the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme approved on 28 March 2025: 1. Display module and camera module sub-assemblies are covered under a turnover-linked incentive. 2. Li-ion cells for storage and mobility applications are among the bare components covered. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Display and camera module sub-assemblies get a turnover-linked incentive. The Li-ion cell category covers digital applications and excludes storage and mobility.
Under the DARPG–Bhashini agreement of 28 March 2025, citizens will be able to file grievances on CPGRAMS in how many regional languages?
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Correct answer: C — 22
The multilingual solution will let citizens file grievances on CPGRAMS in 22 regional languages, including by voice.
The National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management, launched on 27 March 2025, is led by a department of which institution?
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Correct answer: A — AIIMS New Delhi
The programme is led by the Department of Hospital Administration at AIIMS, New Delhi, and aims to train about 200 master trainers.
From where did DRDO and the Indian Navy flight-test the VL-SRSAM on 26 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The test was carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Which capability did the VL-SRSAM flight test of 26 March 2025 establish?
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Correct answer: D — Near-boundary low-altitude engagement
The missile hit a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude, establishing near-boundary low-altitude capability.
Consider the following statements about the VL-SRSAM test of 26 March 2025: 1. The missile was fired from a ship-based vertical launcher. 2. The missile uses an indigenous radio frequency seeker. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The test was from a land-based vertical launcher, not a ship. The missile carries an indigenous radio frequency seeker.
Which body introduced Aadhaar-based eKYC for Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025 registration?
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Correct answer: A — Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board introduced Aadhaar authentication and eKYC; over 7.5 lakh pilgrims registered by 26 March 2025.
Under which ICMR initiative was the drone transport of corneas, announced on 25 March 2025, carried out?
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Correct answer: B — i-DRONE
The cornea transport study is part of ICMR's i-DRONE initiative, first conceived during COVID-19 to deliver vaccines to remote areas.
In ICMR's drone pilot announced on 25 March 2025, corneal tissue was flown from which town to AIIMS Jhajjar and then AIIMS New Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Sonipat
The drone carried corneal tissue from Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital in Sonipat, covering the distance in about 40 minutes against 2–2.5 hours by road.
The AIIMS New Delhi–SAMEER MoU signed on 25 March 2025 includes clinical validation of an indigenous MRI system of what field strength?
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Correct answer: B — 1.5 Tesla
The MoU covers clinical validation of the indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI system developed by SAMEER Mumbai under the IMRI mission.
At what altitude did the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa hold a yoga session in Leh on 25 March 2025 for the IDY 2025 countdown?
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Correct answer: B — 11,562 feet
The session was held on the NISR campus in Leh at 11,562 feet (3,524 metres).
What was the theme of World TB Day 2025, observed on 24 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver
The theme of World TB Day 2025 was 'Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver'.
How many people were screened for TB during the 100-day intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, as announced on World TB Day 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 12.97 crore
12.97 crore people were screened and 7.19 lakh TB patients notified, about 2.85 lakh of them asymptomatic.
According to Health Minister J.P. Nadda on 24 March 2025, TB treatment coverage in India has risen from 59% to what level?
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Correct answer: C — 85%
Nadda said TB treatment coverage in India had increased from 59% to 85%.
Consider the following statements about World TB Day: 1. It marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. 2. India has been observing the day since 1982. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
World TB Day, observed on 24 March, marks Robert Koch's discovery of the TB bacterium in 1882. India has observed it since 1982 along with the global community.
Genome sequencing of how many Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates was announced as completed on 24 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 10,000
Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the completion of genome sequencing of 10,000 isolates; the programme's target is over 32,000.
The sequencing of 10,000 TB bacterium genomes, announced in March 2025, is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: B — Dare2eraD TB
The work is part of the Dare2eraD TB (Data Driven Research to Eradicate TB) programme launched on 24 March 2022.
Which three bodies lead the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance (InTGS) Consortium, as described on 24 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DBT, CSIR and ICMR
The InTGS Consortium is spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology, CSIR and ICMR, with major clinical institutions.
Where did the Indian Army hold the eye surgical camp for ex-servicemen that concluded on 24 March 2025 with over 350 cataract surgeries?
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Correct answer: A — 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra
The camp was held at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, from 20 to 24 March 2025.
In which city did Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lead the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' drive on 23 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Mandaviya led more than 500 riders in Lucknow, in a drive organised by SAI's Netaji Subhas Regional Centre.
With its MoU of 22 March 2025, the Delhi Legislative Assembly became which legislature to sign up for the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
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Correct answer: C — 28th
Delhi became the 28th legislature to sign an MoU with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for NeVA.
On which cloud infrastructure is the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), adopted by the Delhi Assembly in March 2025, hosted?
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Correct answer: D — MeghRaj 2.0
The NeVA platform is hosted on MeghRaj 2.0, India's government cloud infrastructure.
How many new NABL-accredited food testing labs will the Ministry of Food Processing Industries support in 2025-26, as announced on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 100
Ravneet Singh Bittu announced financial support for 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories in 2025-26.
Under which scheme has the Ministry of Food Processing Industries sanctioned 205 food testing laboratory projects, as stated in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
The labs are part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, which allocated ₹503.47 crore for 205 laboratory projects.
How many websites/URLs of offshore online money gaming entities had DGGI blocked, as stated on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 357
DGGI said 357 websites/URLs of illegal or non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities had been blocked; about 700 entities were under its scanner.
Under which provision were offshore online money gaming websites blocked in coordination with MeitY, as reported by DGGI in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Section 69 of the IT Act, 2000
The 357 websites/URLs were blocked in coordination with MeitY under Section 69 of the IT Act, 2000.
According to the India Bioeconomy Report 2025, released on 21 March 2025, what was the size of India's bioeconomy in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — $165.7 billion
IBER 2025 put India's bioeconomy at $165.7 billion in 2024, up from $10 billion in 2014.
What share of India's GDP did the bioeconomy contribute, as per the India Bioeconomy Report 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 4.25%
IBER 2025 says the bioeconomy contributes 4.25% to India's GDP.
What is 'BioSaarthi', launched by Dr Jitendra Singh on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — A global mentorship initiative for biotech startups
BioSaarthi is a six-month cohort-based global mentorship initiative for biotech startups, engaging overseas experts, especially from the Indian diaspora.
How many biotech startups does India have, as cited at the release of the India Bioeconomy Report 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 10,075
The Minister said biotech startups have grown from about 50 a decade ago to over 10,075.
Consider the following statements about the India Bioeconomy Report 2025: 1. India's bioeconomy surpassed the target of $150 billion set for 2025. 2. The bioeconomy grew at a CAGR of 17.9% over the past four years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
IBER 2025 says the bioeconomy reached $165.7 billion in 2024, surpassing the $150 billion target for 2025, with a CAGR of 17.9% over the past four years.
With which department did Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff sign an MoU on defence R&D on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Science and Technology
HQ IDS signed the MoU with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to strengthen defence research and development.
Who was the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff present at the signing of the HQ IDS–DST MoU on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Lt Gen JP Mathew
The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen JP Mathew. V Adm Sanjay Vatsayan, Deputy Chief, signed it for HQ IDS.
About how many standards had the Bureau of Indian Standards developed, as stated in March 2025 ahead of its Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — Over 23,000
BIS said it has developed more than 23,000 standards.
With which institute did C-DOT partner, as announced on 21 March 2025, to develop a generative AI chatbot for disaster early warning?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
C-DOT signed the agreement with IIT Delhi for the generative AI-enhanced chatbot.
Which annual convocation of AIIMS New Delhi did President Droupadi Murmu address on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 49th
The President addressed the 49th annual convocation of AIIMS New Delhi.
Which company won MeitY's Indian Web Browser Development Challenge, announced on 20 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Zoho
Zoho won the challenge; Team PING and Team Ajna were the runners-up.
Which organisation conducted the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge for MeitY?
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Correct answer: A — C-DAC Bengaluru
The challenge was conducted by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bengaluru.
Which team was the first runner-up in the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge announced in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Team PING
Team PING was the first runner-up and Team Ajna the second; Jio Vishwakarma received a special mention.
Which CSIR laboratory signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries on 20 March 2025 to develop biopesticides?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR-IIIM, Jammu
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, signed the MoU with HAPICO Industries.
What was the name of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that brought Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts back to Earth in March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Freedom
NASA says the Dragon spacecraft Freedom splashed down off Tallahassee, Florida, returning Crew-9; it was Freedom's fourth flight.
Crew-9 splashed down at 5:57 pm EDT on 18 March 2025. What was this time in Indian Standard Time?
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Correct answer: C — 3:27 am IST, 19 March 2025
NASA's timeline puts splashdown at 21:57 GMT on 18 March; adding 5 hours 30 minutes gives 3:27 am IST on 19 March 2025.
How many days did Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore spend in space on the mission that ended with the Crew-9 splashdown in March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 286 days
NASA says Williams and Wilmore spent 286 days in space; 171 days was the figure for Hague and Gorbunov, and 608 days is Williams' career total.
Off the coast of which city did NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 splash down on 18 March 2025 (EDT)?
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Correct answer: D — Tallahassee, Florida
Crew-9 splashed down in the Gulf of America off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida.
Consider the following statements about the return of Sunita Williams in March 2025: 1. Williams and Butch Wilmore had reached the International Space Station in June 2024 aboard Boeing's Starliner on its Crew Flight Test. 2. The Crew-9 return was the first flight of the Dragon spacecraft Freedom. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Williams and Wilmore launched on Starliner on 5 June 2024 and reached the station on 6 June. Crew-9 was Freedom's fourth flight; it earlier flew Crew-4, Axiom Mission 2 and Axiom Mission 3.