Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1.

LIGO-India is a collaborative project between a consortium of Indian research institutions and which international entity?

A LIGO Laboratory, USA

B European Space Agency (ESA)

C Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

D CERN, Switzerland

2.

What is the primary scientific objective of the LIGO-India project?

A To detect gravitational waves and enhance the global network's sensitivity

B To study the composition of exoplanets

C To develop new propulsion technologies for spacecraft

D To map the cosmic microwave background radiation

3.

In which Indian state is the LIGO-India gravitational-wave observatory being established?

A Maharashtra

B Karnataka

C Tamil Nadu

D Gujarat

4.

Where was ISRO's Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE-200) successfully hot-tested in May 2024?

A ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu

B Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

C Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

D Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Bengaluru, Karnataka

5.

What is the primary purpose of ISRO's Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), for which the Semi-Cryogenic Engine is being developed?

A To replace the PSLV for small satellite launches

B To serve as a cost-effective, reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle

C To facilitate interplanetary missions to Mars and Venus only

D To develop a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle

6.

Which propellant combination is primarily used in ISRO's Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE-200) successfully tested for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)?

A Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Kerosene (ISROSENE)

B Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen

C Solid Propellant and Liquid Oxygen

D Hydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-09-22