MCQs: Science & Technology Current Affairs (Sept 2026)

61.

In which stage of the drug discovery and development pipeline is AI currently demonstrating the most transformative potential and achieving significant breakthroughs?

A Only in the final phase of clinical trials (Phase III).

B Post-market surveillance and pharmacovigilance.

C Target identification, lead generation, and optimization.

D Large-scale manufacturing and distribution logistics.

62.

Which specific application of AI has been instrumental in predicting complex protein structures, a critical step for designing new drugs?

A Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

B Deep Learning models, such as those used in AlphaFold.

C Blockchain technology for data security.

D Quantum computing for data storage.

63.

What is the most significant impact of recent breakthroughs in AI on the drug discovery process?

A Eliminating the need for human researchers in laboratories.

B Dramatically accelerating the identification and optimization of drug candidates.

C Guaranteeing all newly discovered drugs are completely side-effect free.

D Replacing all traditional clinical trials with AI simulations.

64.

What is the general status of India's Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM-2) as of the year 2026?

A Successfully launched and operational in Mars orbit.

B In advanced planning and development stages, with a potential launch in the late 2020s.

C Mission cancelled due to budgetary constraints.

D Completed its extended mission and deorbited.

65.

As of 2026, what is the primary nature of India's upcoming Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM-2) based on current ISRO plans?

A An orbiter mission focused on studying the Martian surface and atmosphere.

B A lander and rover mission to explore the Martian surface.

C A sample return mission from Mars.

D A human exploration mission to Mars.

66.

What is the official designation for India's planned next-generation Mars Orbiter Mission, often referred to as MOM-2?

A Mangalyaan-1

B Mangalyaan-2

C Chandrayaan-3

D Shukrayaan-1

67.

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68.

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D NEEDS_REVIEW

70.

What is a significant advantage of using an AI tool for early cancer detection, as developed by IIT Madras?

A Increased cost of diagnosis

B Reduced accuracy in identifying subtle anomalies

C Faster and potentially more accurate identification of early-stage cancers

D Dependence solely on human radiologist interpretation

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