Current GK Science & Technology Questions 20121: New Developments

Current GK Science & Technology Questions 2019: New Developments

Several questions have been asked in competitive examinations regarding science and technology. In this article, we have focused on new developments that took place in 2019 in Science and Technology. It will be helpful in the preparation of examinations like UPSC, SSC, etc.  Let us solve the GK quiz!    

Current Science and Technology

Question 1 : Which state of India became first to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer 1. C
Explanation: The Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) announced to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates. A vacancy has been reserved in the office of KSACS for HIV positive candidates for the post of coordinator. The reason behind is that the presence of such a person will improve coordination and communication with groups at risk and ensure effective prevention.

Science and Technology play an important role in our lives. Development in Science in India is an old age practice. Scientific achievements have been made in various areas like nuclear and space, medicine, virus, e-governance, biotechnology, electronics, telecom etc

Question 2 : Which of the following anti-satellite missile is tested by India on 27 March, 2019?
A. Mission Antriksh
B.  Mission Gagan
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission Destruction
Answer 2. C
Explanation: India successfully conducted its first anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test on 27 March, 2019 destroying low earth orbit satellite in space by using a missile that covered a distance of 300 km to engage the target. Let us tell you that India became the fourth country to acquire such type of modern capability. The codename of ASAT is Mission Shakti .

 Question 3: Which of the following creature is linked with the moon pollution?
A. Tardigrades
B. Water Bears
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer 3. C
Explanation: Tardigrades are little creatures also known as water bears or moss piglets. They have eight legs and hands having four to eight claws on each. It is said that they are one of the toughest and most resilient creatures on Earth. According to recent development and research, these tiny animals are polluting the moon that is they started reproducing. 

Question 4 : Exposure to which light may accelerate aging?
A. Blue light
B. Red Light
C. Yellow Light
D. None of the above
Answer 4. A
Explanation: According to Oregon State University, prolonged exposure to blue light may accelerate aging, even if it does not reach your eyes. Light which comes from the phone, computer and household is also harmful. New research suggests that the light-emitting diodes that produce blue wavelength damage cells in the brain as well as retina.

 Question 5 : In which continent scientists have found particles of rare isotope of Iron?
A. Africa
B. Antarctica
C. Europe
D. Australia
Answer 5. B
Explanation: In a recent development, scientists have found particles of a rare isotope of iron (Fe-60) in Antarctica snow. It is believed that they have been originated from nearby supernovae. It will help in understanding the structure and origin of interstellar dust clouds, according to scientists.

Question 6 : Chandrayaan-2 Mission was launched by which vehicle?
A. GSLV MkIII
B. PSLV C11
C. GSLV F11
D. PSLV C45
Answer 6. A
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2 is the second mission to the moon which was launched on 22 July, 2019 by India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk III). It reached lunar orbit on 19 August, 2019. Despite the crash-landing of the Lander, ISRO confirmed that all the instruments are onboard the orbiter and are working well.

Question 6 : In 2019, Nobel Prize in Chemistry is given for which development?
A. For the development of Lithium-ion batteries.
B. To develop protein.
C. For developing cryoelectron microscopy.
D. None of the above
Answer 6. A
Explanation: The recipients of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 are John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries. Do you know that this lightweight, rechargeable and powerful battery can be used in mobile phones to laptops, electric vehicles? Not only this, it can even store significant amounts of energy from solar and wind power, making possible a fossil fuel-free society.

Question 7 : Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding bipolar disorder?
A. It is a mental health condition.
B. Patients with this disorder undergo intense mood shifts.
C. Patients with this disorder faces difficulties in planning and decision making.
D. All the above are correct.
Answer 7. D
Explanation: Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition in which patients undergo intense mood shifts that oscillate between depression and elevated moods. After researching, scientists found that such patients carry some residual impairment in terms of processing of information even in their ‘normal’ phases. The study has been done by jointly researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (Nimhans), Bengaluru and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

 Question 8 : From which among the following place Nepal has launched its first Satellite NepaliSat-1?
A. US
B. India
C. China
D. EU
Answer 8. A
Explanation: NepaliSat-1 satellite was launched by Nepal successfully from Virginia in the United States on 18 April, 2019. Its aim is to gather detailed geographical information of the Himalayan nation.

Question 9 : Which among the following country first reached the ‘Dark Side’ of the Moon?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
Answer 9. C
Explanation: China’s probe Changé-4 is the first ever probe to soft-land on the far side or dark side of the moon.

Question 10 : Zika virus was named after the Zika Forest of which country?
A. Nigeria
B. Angola
C. Nicaragua
D. Uganda
Answer 10. D
Explanation: Zika virus was first detected in Uganda in 1947 by the scientists when they were researching on yellow fever. Zika Virus was named after the Zika Forest of Uganda. In the local language word, Zika means overgrown. In the research, scientists came across a different and apparently harmless virus transmitted by mosquitoes to monkeys and they named it as Zika.

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