science & tech MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

The missile is a variant of Dongfeng-31 A with same range but improved capability in carrying warheads.

Answer: (b)

Tejas is an indigenously-built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force. It s a single-seat, single-jet engine, multi-role light fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters. Later, the LCA was officially named “Tejas.”

Answer: (d)

Vincent, the world’s first womb transplant baby was born to a Swedish family.

Answer: (b)

Graphite electrode is used in melting of steel. Recently, the Indian government has imposed antidumping duty on import of graphite electrode to protect domestic industry.

Answer: (d)

Indian Navy recently undertook Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise involving more than 20 ships from the Western and Eastern Fleet and various aircraft of the Indian Navy.

Answer: (c)

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is India’s national institute for the study and development of space science, located at Valiamala, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was inaugurated on 14 September 2007 by G. Madhavan Nair, the then Chairman ISRO.

IIST is sponsored by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India. IIST offers undergraduate B. Tech., master’s M. Tech and PhD programs in space science and technology, and also serves as a research centre.