Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

The IndiaAI Mission is expected to foster innovation and create a robust ecosystem for AI development in India. What kind of impact is this likely to have?

A Increased import of AI-powered devices

B Reduced job opportunities in the tech sector

C Growth of domestic AI startups and research

D Stagnation of AI adoption in various industries

2.

Which of the following is NOT a component typically associated with building sovereign computing infrastructure for AI?

A High-performance computing clusters

B Secure data storage facilities

C Advanced AI algorithms developed abroad

D Robust network connectivity

3.

The IndiaAI Mission aims to accelerate the development of sovereign computing infrastructure. What is a key objective of this mission?

A To reduce reliance on foreign AI technology

B To exclusively use open-source AI models

C To ban the import of AI hardware

D To focus solely on AI research and development

4.

These recovery trials are a critical step towards ensuring the safety of astronauts during which phase of the Gaganyaan mission?

A Launch phase

B Orbital maneuvering phase

C Re-entry and landing phase

D In-orbit scientific experiments

5.

What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission, for which these crew module recovery trials are being conducted?

A To launch India's first satellite into orbit

B To send Indian astronauts to space

C To conduct deep space exploration

D To test a new rocket propulsion system

6.

ISRO recently conducted successful recovery trials for the Gaganyaan mission's crew module. Which agency assisted ISRO in these trials?

A Indian Navy

B Indian Air Force

C DRDO

D HAL

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-06-24