Science and Technology Current Affairs MCQs

1.

LIGO-India is a collaborative effort involving Indian institutions and which international scientific collaboration?

A European Space Agency (ESA)

B National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

C Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Laboratory, USA

D CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

2.

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

A To study the Sun's corona and solar flares

B To detect gravitational waves from cosmic events

C To search for exoplanets in distant star systems

D To map the distribution of dark matter in the universe

3.

LIGO-India, a major scientific collaboration, is currently under construction in which Indian state?

A Karnataka

B Maharashtra

C Tamil Nadu

D Gujarat

4.

In May 2023, ISRO conducted a successful integrated test of its 2000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine at which facility?

A Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram

B ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri

C Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota

D Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Bengaluru

5.

The successful testing of ISRO's semi-cryogenic engine is a significant step towards the development of which future launch vehicle, aimed at enhancing India's space capabilities?

A GSLV Mk-III (LVM3)

B PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)

C NGLV (Next Generation Launch Vehicle)

D SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle)

6.

Which of the following propellants are primarily used in ISRO's semi-cryogenic engine, successfully tested for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) program?

A Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Kerosene (RP-1)

B Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX)

C Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) and Nitrogen Tetroxide (NTO)

D Solid Propellant (HTPB) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX)

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-10-13